KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday renewed his offer to meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, but hopes of progress were low as delegations prepared to hold another round of talks.

Russian forces have attacked three Ukrainian cities overnight, killing a child and wounding at least 24 people

The Kremlin said on Monday that it did not rule out the possibility of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump if the Russian and U.S. presidents were both in Beijing at the same time in September.

The Kremlin signals a potential meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Beijing this September, depending on both leaders' attendance at World War Two anniversary events.

The Kremlin has signalled openness to a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Beijing this September, if Trump attends the WWII commemorative event. China may also be considering a trilateral summit with Xi Jinping.

Valery Gergiev, who is widely regarded as close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, had been expected to lead an Italian orchestra and soloists from St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre, which he leads, on July 27.

The organisers of a music festival in Italy have cancelled a concert featuring Russian conductor Valery Gergiev after days of criticism from Kremlin critics and human rights campaigners. Gergiev, an ally of President Putin,

Some lawmakers in Italy had argued that Valery Gergiev’s planned appearance sent the wrong message as Europe strives to remain united in its support for Ukraine.