US EditionUkraine Says It’s Ready to Restart Talks with Russia but Needs Clarity on Kremlin’s Terms
- Ukraine said on May 31 it is ready to resume peace talks with Russia, awaiting Moscow's memorandum ahead of June 2 talks in Istanbul.
- The negotiations follow a stalled first round on May 16, with Russia demanding Ukraine abandon NATO ambitions and cede territory, which Kyiv finds unacceptable.
- Russian delegate Vladimir Medinsky leads a team prepared to present a peace plan, while Ukraine insists on seeing Russia's proposal in advance for talks to be productive.
- Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that Kyiv remains open to continuing dialogue with Russia and is currently waiting to receive their memorandum as part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
- The talks occur amid continued Russian offensives and troop buildup, with over 50,000 soldiers near Ukraine's northeastern border, indicating persistent conflict despite diplomatic initiatives.
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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 …
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Ukraine says it's ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin's terms
A Ukraine presidential adviser says Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday but insists that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the war.
Russia to Attend Fresh Talks as Ukraine Demands Peace Proposals
Russia said it’s sending a delegation to Istanbul Monday for a second round of talks with Ukraine amid last-minute wrangling over Kyiv’s insistence that Moscow outline its peace proposals before any meeting.
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