Kremlin says Ukraine has yet to answer Russian proposal for June 2 talks
- The Kremlin announced a Russian proposal for June 2 peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul to end the ongoing war.
- This proposal follows Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's meetings with Turkey's Hakan Fidan and a memorandum addressing crisis root causes, while Ukraine awaits Russia's detailed document before committing.
- The Russian team, headed by presidential advisor Vladimir Medinsky, is prepared to submit proposals and explain their stance as U.S. Involvement grows, despite doubts from Kyiv and European partners.
- President Trump expressed disappointment over recent escalations but delayed new sanctions to avoid undermining peace efforts, stating, "I don't want to screw up a deal."
- The talks indicate cautious optimism but face challenges due to divergent demands and concerns about Russia's intentions and Ukraine's sovereignty.
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Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over participation in June 2 peace talks
By Christian Lowe and Dmitry Antonov
Zakharova pointed to Kiev's new hysteria before the second round of talks in Istanbul: EADaily
EADaily, May 30th, 2025. The Kiev regime, before the second round of negotiations in Istanbul, is again throwing a tantrum in order to fill its price. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova on Channel One.
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.…
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