US EditionKremlin says Ukraine has yet to answer Russian proposal for June 2 talks
- Russia has suggested resuming face-to-face negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2, 2025, in an effort to advance the peace process.
- This proposal follows months of conflict that began with Russia's 2022 invasion and recent heavy bombardments, while both sides prepared peace memoranda.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed Moscow developed a memorandum addressing the root causes of the crisis and awaits Ukraine's reciprocal document.
- Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said they await Russia’s memorandum to ensure talks are productive, while U.S. Officials monitor Russia's sincerity ahead of the summit.
- The discussions may influence the war’s trajectory amid mounting international pressure and skepticism over Russia’s terms demanding Ukrainian neutrality and sanctions relief.
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Russia suggests June 2 peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
Russia has proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Ukraine for June 2 in Istanbul, following a prisoner exchange of 1,000 for 1,000 earlier in May 2025. In a phone call on Wednesday, May 28, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed Moscow’s latest proposals with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, referencing efforts to implement agreements from the May 19 call between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. How is the U.S.…
Russia Presses for Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul on June 2
Russia has proposed holding a new round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2, aiming to present a memorandum addressing the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin announced it is awaiting Ukraine’s response to this proposal. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed the proposal, stating that Russia is preparing specific proposals for the upcoming talks. The previous round of negotiations in Istanbul on May 16 failed to produce a ceas…
Russia Expects a Response From Kiev on the Proposal for Further Talks in Istanbul
The Kremlin said Thursday that it is waiting for the Ukrainian government’s response to its proposal to hold a second round of direct talks in Istanbul next Monday, to present its conditions for a peace agreement. “As far as I know, no response has yet been received (...). We must wait for the response from the Ukrainian side,” said Dmitri Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, during his daily briefing. Ukraine has not rejected this meeting, but emphas…
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