Russia to Present Peace Terms to Ukraine at Istanbul Talks
- Russia plans to present a peace memorandum to Ukraine during a second round of talks in Istanbul scheduled for June 2, 2025.
- This follows the first direct talks on May 16, which yielded a prisoner swap but no major breakthrough amid ongoing conflict since Russia's February 2022 offensive.
- Russia demands concrete agreements before any meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelensky, while Ukraine accuses Russia of stalling and amassing over 50,000 troops near Sumy region.
- US President Trump said he is ‘ready for any format’ but expressed frustration at lack of progress, and Germany pledged support to Ukraine with long-range weapons despite Kremlin warnings.
- The upcoming talks may affect the conflict dynamics, but Russia’s insistence on maximalist demands and rejection of ceasefires suggest challenges to achieving a swift resolution.
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