Zelenskiy says Ukraine, Russia to hold peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday
UKRAINE, JUL 22 – The talks aim to address prisoner exchanges, abducted children, and a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict and U.S. threats of sanctions if progress is not made within 50 days.
- On July 22, Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks in Istanbul, as Zelenskyy confirmed, despite ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
- Amid stalled progress, Ukraine proposed resuming negotiations, and Rustem Umerov offered to meet Russian representatives in Istanbul, signaling efforts to restart talks.
- Highlighting key demands, Zelenskyy listed agenda items, including the return of prisoners of war, abducted children, and preparations for a leaders' meeting, as attributed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.
- No date has been agreed for the next meeting, Dmitry Peskov said Moscow supports a third round of talks, though no date has been set.
- Amid stalled talks, a Kremlin memorandum insists Ukraine cede four more regions, disarm its military and accept Russian oversight of elections, language and religious policies.
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A Turkish delegation will be present at this week's negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, an unnamed senior Turkish official told Russian media today.
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