US EditionTurkey's Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace
- Turkish President Erdogan said Russia proposed holding a second round of Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul on June 2, raising hopes for peace.
- This proposal follows earlier direct talks in May that failed to secure a ceasefire but produced an exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war between Moscow and Kyiv.
- Turkey has maintained diplomatic contacts with both sides, and Foreign Minister Fidan visited Moscow and planned to meet Kyiv's President Zelenskiy ahead of the talks.
- Erdogan emphasized that achieving a resolution depends on increased dialogue and diplomatic efforts, highlighting the use of all available diplomatic channels to promote peace despite varying ceasefire demands.
- The planned talks reflect an opportunity to seek lasting peace, but Ukraine remains skeptical due to Russia withholding a ceasefire memorandum and conflicting war goals.
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Ukrainian President Selenskyi accuses the war opponent of Russian diplomatic inability. Before possible new negotiations in Istanbul, he also talks with the Turkish President.
Zelensky, Erdogan discuss proposed June 2 peace talks in phone call
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 30 to discuss the next round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, tentatively scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul. "We both agree that such a meeting cannot and should not be empty," Zelensky said on social media following the call. "There must be a ceasefire to move further toward peace. The killings must stop."The phone call comes just days ahead …
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