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Kremlin expands Russia’s Geneva delegation, plans to discuss territorial issues

Russia will expand its delegation for talks in Geneva on Feb. 17–18 and intends to discuss territorial issues, Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, said, according to Russian state media.

16 February, 01:44 PM

Russian delegation shows no real intent to negotiate — Kallas

Russia is not taking the talks in Abu Dhabi seriously as the Russian delegation consists of military representatives without decision-making authorities, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said on Jan. 29.

29 January, 12:37 PM

Lavrov absent from key Russian meetings, loses G20 delegation leadership after failed U.S. summit

Vladimir Putin has sidelined Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov from key roles following unsuccessful negotiations with the United States, Kommersant reported, citing sources on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 06:20 PM

Russian media attending Alaska summit forced to sleep on stadium cots

Russian state media reporters attending the U.S.-Russia summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Anchorage were housed in a stadium with cots separated only by curtains instead of proper beds on Aug. 15.

15 August 2025, 03:45 PM

Kremlin names Putin’s delegation for high-stakes talks with Trump

The Russian delegation for negotiations with the U.S. side in Alaska on Aug. 15 will include, in addition to dictator Vladimir Putin, five more people, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told Russian propagandists on Aug. 14.

14 August 2025, 02:30 PM

Turkish President Erdoğan aims to arrange Trump-Putin meeting in Istanbul and hold talks with both leaders

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes to learn this week whether U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, as he plans talks with both leaders, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said on X on July 25.

25 July 2025, 11:37 PM

Zelenskyy sends Umerov to Istanbul talks with Russia

The Ukrainian delegation at the July 23 Istanbul talks with Russia will be headed by the National Security and Defense Council’s (NSDC) Secretary Rustem Umerov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on his Telegram channel on July 22.

22 July 2025, 01:25 PM

Ukraine, Russia to meet in Turkiye on July 23, Zelenskyy confirms

A meeting between a Ukrainian delegation and representatives of Russia will take place in Turkiye on July 23, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in an evening address.

22 July 2025, 10:50 AM

Russia to send delegation to Istanbul after June 22 for Ukraine negotiations

A Russian delegation is prepared to travel to Istanbul after June 22 to continue ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, has said, according to Russian state media reports.

19 June 2025, 06:20 PM

Russia demands Ukraine get rid of all Western weapons

Ukraine should supposedly destroy all weapons provided to it by its Western allies, stated Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Alexander Grushko, in an interview with the Russian propaganda publication Izvestia on June 16.

16 June 2025, 05:51 PM

Ukrainian delegation with Yermak and Svyrydenko arrives in US for key meetings

A Ukrainian delegation led by First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, along with representatives from the Defense Ministry and the Office of the President, arrived in Washington, Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the Prime Minister, said on Telegram on June 3.

3 June 2025, 01:15 PM

Ukrainian delegation arrives at negotiation venue with Russia in Istanbul

A Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul at about 1:30 p.m. for negotiations with Russia, according to footage published by Reuters on June 2.

2 June 2025, 03:16 PM

Talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul to start at 1 p.m.

Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations will begin in Istanbul at 1 p.m., according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry on June 2.

2 June 2025, 12:39 PM

Ukrainian delegation arrives in Istanbul for talks with Russian side

A Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for talks with Russian representatives, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi told NV on June 2.

2 June 2025, 11:39 AM

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

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

Hopes for breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia talks fade — Bloomberg

High-ranking US and European diplomats are gathering in Antalya, Türkiye, as hopes for any major breakthrough in the upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul rapidly dwindle, Bloomberg reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 01:00 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

Putin tailors Russia’s delegation to maximize pressure on U.S.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is optimizing the composition of Russia’s delegation for negotiations with the U.S. to secure the most favorable concessions from Washington, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Feb. 19.

20 February 2025, 08:15 AM

US and Russian delegations to meet in Saudi Arabia on February 18

Delegations from the United States and Russia are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, CNN reported, citing unnamed sources.

17 February 2025, 03:49 PM

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