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Ukraine aligns with key EU allies before Istanbul summit

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France in Istanbul, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 12:41 PM

Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul ready to discuss 30-day ceasefire — Suspilne

The Ukrainian delegation is prepared to discuss a potential 30-day ceasefire during negotiations in Istanbul, Suspilne national broadcaster reported, citing its sources, on May 15.

15 May 2025, 12:15 PM

Zelenskyy-Putin meeting unlikely this week - EU High Representative

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has cast doubt on whether a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin will actually take place in Istanbul, Politico wrote on May 13.

14 May 2025, 09:00 AM

Kremlin wants new Ukraine talks based on Istanbul drafts and 'realities'

Russia wants any new negotiations with Ukraine to be based on the results of the talks held in Istanbul in 2022 and the current “realities on the ground,” meaning the occupation of Ukrainian territory, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on May 11, Russian state news agency Interfax reported.

11 May 2025, 03:25 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to talk, but only if Russia halts all attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s offer to hold direct peace talks “without any preconditions” as “a good sign,” but said the real first step should be a full and lasting ceasefire, starting May 12.

11 May 2025, 12:06 PM

Xi emphasizes need for favorable conditions to end Ukraine war

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Sep. 9. During their meeting, Xi called for the creation of conditions that would allow for a political resolution to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

9 September 2024, 06:15 PM

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