Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks19 hours ago Share Save Rachel Hagan BBC News Share SaveReutersVolodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "trying to buy time" to continue its war in Ukraine, a day after Donald Trump said progress towards a ceasefire had been made in a call with Vladimir Putin. Following separate calls with Zelensky and Putin on Monday, Trump said truce talks between Russia and Ukraine would start "immediately". Meanwhile, Zelensky launched a fresh round of diplomacy, speaking to Western allies in a bid to shore up support. It came as the European Union and UK announced that they had adopted new rounds of sanctions against Russia. On Monday, Trump indicated he would not join in any new sanctions on Russia, telling reporters that they could hinder recent progress.