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Kremlin stalls on peace memorandum to pressure Ukraine into concessions — ISW

Russia may be deliberately withholding its “memorandum” ahead of the June 2 Istanbul talks to pressure Ukraine into backing out, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on May 29.

30 May 2025, 11:18 AM

West to join Istanbul Russia-Ukraine ceasefire meeting

Security advisers from the US, France, Germany, and the UK will participate in the second round of ceasefire talks between Ukrainian and Russian teams in Istanbul on June 2, President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg told ABC News on May 29.

30 May 2025, 08:39 AM

FM Sybiha opens up about negotiations with Russia in Istanbul

The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for talks with Russia, carrying a “clear agenda,” Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said in an interview with Liberation on May 27.

27 May 2025, 06:11 PM

Ceasefire tops U.S. 22-point peace plan for Ukraine

US came up with a comprehensive 22-point framework plan for peace in Ukraine, President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg wrote on X on May 18.

19 May 2025, 09:06 AM

Istanbul meeting not continuation of prior negotiations — Ukrainian FM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reviewed the May 16 negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, stressing that the talks should not be used as a pretext to ease international pressure on Russia.

17 May 2025, 03:39 PM

Russia presented five key demands to Ukraine during Istanbul negotiations

Russia’s delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, made demands Ukraine deemed unacceptable during talks in Istanbul on May 16.

17 May 2025, 12:19 PM

Russian negotiator calls Istanbul peace talks with Ukraine productive

The head of the Russian delegation at peace talks in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, claimed that Ukraine proposed a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, adding that Moscow is “satisfied with the outcome of the talks and ready to continue contact,” Russian state media reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 07:06 PM

Moscow’s envoys lack authority to negotiate — Zelenskyy

The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks is incompetent and has no authority to make decisions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 16.

16 May 2025, 06:41 PM

Ukraine reveals details of trilateral talks with US and Turkey

Negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives from the United States and Turkey took place in Istanbul, the President's Office reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 05:48 PM

U.S. sends top strategist to Ukraine-Russia talks

The United States will be represented by Michael Anton, the State Department’s Director of Policy Planning, at the Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul on May 16, Reuters reported, citing State Department spokesperson.

16 May 2025, 11:26 AM

U.S. to join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey

U.S. representatives will participate in the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul on May 16, State Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed at the May 15 press briefing in Turkey.

16 May 2025, 08:22 AM

Ukraine–Russia talks expected in Istanbul on May 16

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are expected to take place on Friday in Istanbul, AFP reported on May 15, citing a source at Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.

16 May 2025, 01:27 AM

Rubio 'not hopeful' about May 16 round of peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he will travel to Istanbul for talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the Ukrainian delegation present there, Reuters reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 11:38 PM

Zelenskyy concludes Turkey visit, heads to Albania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded his visit to Turkey and is now en route to Albania, Kyiv Post reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 08:35 PM

Russian delegation ties Ukraine talks to resolving ‘root causes’ of war

The goal of Istanbul talks with Ukraine on May 15, is to establish lasting peace by addressing the “root causes” of the conflict, Vladimir Medinsky, head of Russia’s delegation, said in a Telegram post.

15 May 2025, 05:33 PM

France’s FM warns of three traps in Russia-Ukraine Istanbul talks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned of three pitfalls to avoid during Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul on May 15, stating an immediate ceasefire is the best outcome to expect, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported, citing his remarks at an informal NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Antalya.

15 May 2025, 01:50 PM

Latvia’s FM doubts Russia’s peace intentions in Ukraine talks

Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže expressed skepticism about Russia’s desire for peace in Ukraine ahead of Istanbul talks on May 15, stating that weakening Russia’s military is the cheapest path to peace, Clash Report reported on Telegram, citing her remarks at a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Antalya.

15 May 2025, 11:09 AM

Kremlin manipulates Turkey talks timing and place, says Ukrainian official

There has been no agreement on when talks with Russia will start in Turkey, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, wrote on telegram on May 15, refuting Russian propaganda media claims.

15 May 2025, 10:16 AM

Kremlin technocrats land in Istanbul, Zelenskyy flies to Erdogan

While the Ukrainian delegation, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, departed for Ankara, Turkey, late on May 14 to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Russian delegation likely arrived in Istanbul, the BBC reported early on May 15.

15 May 2025, 08:44 AM

Expert on possible scenarios for Istanbul talks, Russia’s room for maneuver

Political analyst Ihor Reuterovych discussed what it would mean for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin not to arrive in Istanbul and what scenario the negotiations in Turkiye could generally follow during a Radio NV broadcast on May 14.

14 May 2025, 04:10 PM

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