Istanbul negotiations

Russia claims readiness for Istanbul talks to shift responsibility for failed dialogue

Russia is ready to begin negotiations with Ukraine “at any moment,” including in Istanbul, Aleksey Ivanov, Russia’s chargé d’affaires in Turkiye claimed, propaganda outlet TASS wrote on Nov. 11.

12 November 2025, 09:40 AM

Zelenskyy updates Macron on Istanbul negotiations, summit plans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, reviewed the results of recent talks with Russia in Istanbul and the potential for a summit at the highest level, according to his post on X on July 27.

27 July 2025, 07:17 PM

Ukraine seeking full ceasefire in Istanbul negotiations

Ukrainian representatives at negotiations in Turkiye will insist on an immediate and complete ceasefire, particularly an end to strikes on civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media on July 23.

23 July 2025, 06:38 PM

Ukraine says only direct Zelenskyy-Putin meeting can end war

A breakthrough in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine will only be possible through a direct meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhiy Kyslytsya said in an interview with Suspilne on June 19.

20 June 2025, 05:57 PM

Russia delays POW list agreed in Istanbul talks — Zelenskyy

Russia has still not submitted the full list of more than 1,000 prisoners of war for the exchange agreed upon in Istanbul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on June 8.

9 June 2025, 08:03 AM

ISW: Kremlin talks peace but demands surrender

Russian officials have publicly admitted that Moscow’s true goal is the total destruction of Ukraine, signaling that the Kremlin remains uninterested in good-faith peace negotiations, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in their June 3 assessment.

4 June 2025, 12:00 PM

Lindsey Graham slams Medvedev over Russia’s real war goals

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham responded on June 3 to recent comments by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, who openly admitted that Russia is participating in negotiations not to seek peace, but to achieve a "faster victory."

3 June 2025, 04:50 PM

Kyslytsia and Bevz coordinate with Germany, Italy, and the UK ahead of Istanbul talks

First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhii Kyslytsia and presidential adviser Oleksandr Bevz met with representatives from Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom in Istanbul on June 2 to coordinate positions ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks, spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi announced on X.

2 June 2025, 02:24 PM

Lithuania’s FM predicts no breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks next week

The second round of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, set for June 2 in Istanbul, is unlikely to produce tangible results due to Moscow’s lack of genuine intent, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said on May 31, according to broadcaster LRT.

31 May 2025, 03:04 PM

Zelenskyy and Erdoğan discuss Ukraine’s conditions for second round of talks with Russia in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish presidency’s communications office reported on May 30.

31 May 2025, 11:43 AM

Kremlin floats possibility of Putin-Zelenskyy-Trump summit

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is “in principle” open to a personal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian state media reported on May 30.

30 May 2025, 03:55 PM

Türkiye warns Russia risks isolation over inflexible Ukraine peace stance

Russian refusal to show flexibility in peace talks over its war against Ukraine could put it at a disadvantage with the United States and the international community, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a visit to Kyiv, Turkish outlet Hurriyet reported on May 29.

30 May 2025, 11:50 AM

Turkey’s top diplomat heads to Kyiv after meeting Putin

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to come to Kyiv this week following a series of meetings with Russian officials during his two-day visit to Moscow, including with Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 06:29 PM

Ukraine says next round of Russia talks could take place in delegation format — Foreign Ministry

Ukraine wants talks with aggressor state Russia to move forward swiftly, with the next round potentially held in a delegation format similar to earlier meetings in Türkiye, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told French outlet Libération in an interview published on May 25.

26 May 2025, 06:57 PM

Budanov: Ukraine and Russia may exchange 1,000 prisoners each next week

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia in a “1,000 for 1,000” format could take place next week, according to comments by Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), to TSN.ua on May 17.

17 May 2025, 04:21 PM

Kremlin: Putin may meet Zelenskyy after delegations finalize key agreements

A meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is possible but only after "certain agreements" are reached by both delegations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 17, according to Russian state media.

17 May 2025, 02:18 PM

Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul end with no progress

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia held in Istanbul have concluded, Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry told Reuters on May 16, according to The Guardian.

16 May 2025, 04:05 PM

Rubio arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine-US-Türkiye trilateral talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, for negotiations on resolving Russia’s war against Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 12:01 PM

Russia uninterested in compromise, still seeks Ukraine’s capitulation — ISW

Russia has no interest in genuine peace talks with Ukraine or in seeking any meaningful compromise, as it continues preparing its population for a prolonged war, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 15.

16 May 2025, 10:12 AM

UK foreign minister urges NATO to boost defense spending after Putin no-show in Istanbul

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called on NATO countries to increase defense spending following Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s decision to skip Istanbul meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Independent wrote on May 15.

15 May 2025, 02:40 PM

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