Medinsky Russia talks

Kremlin downplays Ukraine-Medinsky meeting, withholds next talks date

The Kremlin described a separate meeting between members of the Ukrainian delegation and Vladimir Medinsky in Geneva on Feb. 18 after formal negotiations concluded as “one of the communication formats” used during recent talks and declined to provide further details.

19 February, 02:26 PM

Kremlin’s top negotiator threatens Ukraine with more territorial losses if Putin’s ‘compromises’ are rejected

Vladimir Medinsky, aide to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and head of the Russian delegation in negotiations, warned that Ukraine could lose even more territory if it refuses to accept Moscow’s so-called “compromises,” The Wall Street Journal reported on June 10.

11 June 2025, 04:51 PM

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

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

Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s top delegation arrives in Türkiye for Russia talks

Ukraine has sent a high-level delegation to Türkiye for talks with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters after landing in Ankara on May 15.

15 May 2025, 02:17 PM

Medinsky Russia talks