Ukraine Says It’s Ready to Restart Talks with Russia but Needs Clarity on Kremlin’s Terms
- Ukraine said on May 28 it is ready to restart direct peace talks with Russia but needs clarity on Moscow's terms before negotiations.
- This follows May 16 talks in Istanbul led by Vladimir Medinsky for Russia, which yielded no breakthrough and saw a prisoner swap.
- Russia announced plans to present a peace memorandum on June 2 in Istanbul, while Ukraine insists on reviewing it beforehand to ensure results.
- Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov expressed openness to continuing talks and emphasized that they are waiting for Russia to submit its memorandum, which Moscow has up to four days to present.
- The stalled talks occur amid heavy fighting and Russia's refusal of unconditional ceasefire, implying ongoing conflict despite diplomatic efforts.
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Ukraine says it’s ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin’s terms
By ILLIA NOVIKOV, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a further meeting proposed by Moscow. But Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the more than three-year war, before the…
Ukraine ready to restart talks with Russia but wants clarity on Kremlin’s terms
Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a meeting proposed by Moscow.
Jermak: Ukraine Is Ready for the Second Round of Talks with Russia in Istanbul
The Ukrainian delegation is ready to participate in the second round of talks with Russia in Istanbul, but still expects Russia to "memorandum" on the conditions for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine open to Russia talks, seeks clarity on terms
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a meeting proposed by Moscow. But Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the more than three-year war before the two delegations sit down to negotiate. “Ukraine …

Ukraine says it’s ready to restart talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin’s terms
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a meeting proposed by Moscow. But Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the more than three-year war, before the two delegations sit down to negotiate. “Uk…
Ukraine Says It's Ready to Restart Talks With Russia but Needs Clarity on Kremlin's Terms
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a meeting proposed by Moscow. But Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its […]
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