US EditionNo Clarity on Russia’s Agenda Ahead of Ukraine Peace Talks, Zelensky Says
- On May 31, 2025, President Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine, along with its allies, has yet to receive clear details regarding Russia’s intended proposals for the forthcoming Istanbul negotiations.
- This uncertainty follows Russia's proposed June 2 date for the negotiations, but no memorandum or clear agenda has been provided by the Russian side.
- Ukraine is currently coordinating closely with allies in Europe and the United States as it develops new diplomatic initiatives, having shared its priorities and maintaining regular communication to advance effective negotiations.
- Zelenskyy called on the U.S. To maintain a strong and clear position regarding sanctions on Moscow, emphasizing that such measures should contribute to advancing peace, and criticized Russia for treating diplomatic efforts insincerely rather than genuinely working to end the conflict.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the global community's strong support for a real ceasefire and warned that Russia continues treating diplomacy as a game, while Ukraine braces for possible renewed Russian offensive activity.
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Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that the Kiev delegation would be present at the second round of the Russian-Ukrainen talks in Istanbul, to be held on 2 June.
No clarity on Russia’s agenda ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 31 that there remains no clarity on Russia’s position ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Istanbul, raising doubts about Moscow’s intentions. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine and its partners are still waiting to see what, if anything, Russia plans to present, he said in his evening video address. "We don’t have it, Turkey doesn’t have it, the United States doesn’t have it, and neither do our other partn…
In a video message, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke about the preparation of new diplomatic steps.
Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the Russians did not hand over their “memorandum” to anyone
"These are Ukrainian actions that will undoubtedly enter the history books," said the President of Ukraine
Russia continues to attack Ukraine. Ukraine and its European partners are calling for a ceasefire. Follow the developments in the war in Ukraine in our news blog.
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