Who is Russian President Vladimir Putin sending to the peace talks with Ukraine that the Kremlin chief himself proposed? Just over an hour before Moscow's midnight on May 14, the Kremlin published the names of those who would attend.

Vladimir Putin will not attend Thursday’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, despite calls from Zelensky, Trump and Brazilian President Lula. Kremlin named a delegation of military and intelligence officials instead.

The stage is set for a historic meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders on Thursday, but there are doubts that Putin will attend.

Vladimir Putin mocked the leaders of Western nations during a 'Business Russia' meeting, after European leaders threaten the country with further sanctions.

NBC News’ Keir Simmons journeyed inside the confines of the Moscow fortress to hear from President Vladimir Putin, as the U.S. and Europe hope to push Russia and Ukraine toward accepting a 30-day ceasefire.

The talks in Istanbul complicated a European push for the U.S. to pressure Russia an into a ceasefire in Ukraine, even as questions persist on who is attending.