US EditionUkraine Says Russia Withholding Peace Terms to Undermine Talks
- Russia intended to hold a second meeting with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2, though Kyiv had yet to confirm its participation.
- Ukraine demanded Moscow share its peace terms beforehand, accusing Russia of stalling and aiming to undermine the talks.
- The conflict, ongoing for more than three years, has led to the deaths of many thousands and caused extensive damage across eastern and southern Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that for more than a week, Russia has failed to submit the memorandum it claims to have prepared, which outlines its peace terms; he also noted that Russia’s demands include unrealistic ultimatums requiring Ukraine to relinquish territory it still controls.
- The stalled negotiations and Russia's refusal to provide terms suggest limited immediate progress, while diplomatic efforts and international mediation continue amid ongoing hostilities.
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Ukraine says Russia withholding peace terms to undermine talks
Ukraine said Friday it did not expect any results from talks with Russia in Istanbul unless Moscow provided its peace terms in advance, accusing the Kremlin of doing "everything" it could to sabotage the potential meeting.
Russia says awaiting Ukraine's response
Russia on Thursday said it was still waiting for Ukraine to agree to attend talks in Istanbul on Monday, after Kyiv demanded Moscow send its peace terms before pledging to attend the meeting. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year conflict have gained pace in recent months, but Moscow has shown no signs of easing its bombardment of Ukraine and has repeatedly rebuffed calls for an immediate ceasefire. Moscow has offered to hold a second round o…
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Russia says Ukraine not responding on Istanbul talks
Russia on Thursday said it was still waiting for Ukraine to commit to new talks in Istanbul on Monday, after Kyiv demanded Moscow send its peace terms before pledging to attend the meeting.
Ukraine wishes to know Russia's peace conditions in advance, a demand rejected by the Kremlin.
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