Türkiye

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

Sybiha on Russian delegation in Istanbul: unserious and disrespectful

Russia’s choice of representatives for talks in Türkiye reflects a lack of seriousness about peace and shows disrespect toward its negotiating partners, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told reporters in Türkiye on May 15, according to My-Ukraina.

15 May 2025, 02:51 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

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

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

Russians simulate talks, push Ukraine to capitulate on Kremlin’s 2022 terms — ISW

Russian officials are openly calling for renewed peace talks with Ukraine based on the so-called “Istanbul protocols” from early 2022 — a framework amounting to a demand for Ukraine’s capitulation, according to a new report from the Institute for the Study of War on May 14.

15 May 2025, 11:03 AM

Sybiha meets with Rubio and Graham as Ukraine and US coordinate positions ahead of Istanbul talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a meeting in Antalya, Türkiye, with US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Senator Lindsey Graham, he wrote on X on May 13.

15 May 2025, 07:59 AM

Kremlin refuses to name Russian delegation ahead of Türkiye talks with Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on May 14 again refused to disclose the composition of the Russian delegation heading to Türkiye for expected talks with Ukraine on May 15, according to Russian state media.

14 May 2025, 02:43 PM

Meloni hopes Putin will agree to meet Zelenskyy and back 30-day ceasefire

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed hope that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will agree to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and endorse a 30-day ceasefire, according to a statement from Italy’s government press office released on May 13.

14 May 2025, 11:31 AM

Istanbul talks to focus on ‘war root causes,’ territorial claims, Russian deputy FM says

Istanbul talks on May 15 will focus on the “root causes” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and “realities on the ground,” including illegally annexed territories, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has told Russian media.

13 May 2025, 07:15 PM

Zelenskyy announces Erdoğan meeting in Ankara, vows to pursue Putin talks regardless of location

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on May 15 and wait with him for talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, RBC-Ukraine reported on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:41 PM

Putin’s no-show in Istanbul would seal his rejection of peace — Yermak

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s refusal to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul would be “the final sign” the Kremlin has no intention of ending its war against Ukraine, Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak said on May 13 at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.

13 May 2025, 05:45 PM

Peskov says Kremlin is ‘preparing’ for Istanbul talks — but Putin’s role remains unclear

Russia is preparing for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, though it remains unclear whether dictator Vladimir Putin will attend, the Russian Telegram channel Ostorozhno, Novosti reported on May 13, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

13 May 2025, 03:40 PM

What Putin wants from Istanbul talks, how Trump played into it, and whether Zelenskyy can call his bluff — Western media

May 12 marked the beginning of what could become a pivotal week in Russia’s war against Ukraine. That day was meant to launch a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and its allies — a plan the Kremlin effectively rejected. Instead, direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, initiated by Moscow and backed by Donald Trump, may take place in Istanbul on May 15. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has personally invited Vladimir Putin to attend.

12 May 2025, 07:44 PM

Germany warns Russia of sanctions if ceasefire not accepted by day’s end

Russia must agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of May 12, or face new sanctions, German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius warned, as reported by The Guardian.

12 May 2025, 06:29 PM

Yermak says Ukraine willing to negotiate only with Putin, not other Russian officials

Ukraine is prepared to hold direct peace talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, as he is the only figure in Russia capable of making and enforcing decisions at that level, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on May 12.

12 May 2025, 11:02 AM

Putin wants to use talks to question Ukraine’s very existence — UK ambassador to the US

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no real intention of engaging in meaningful ceasefire negotiations in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, told CBS News in an interview on May 11.

12 May 2025, 10:49 AM

Ukraine backs Trump’s ceasefire push, ready for direct talks with Russia — Markarova

Kyiv fully supports US President Donald Trump’s call for a full and unconditional ceasefire and is prepared for direct negotiations with Russia, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova wrote on X, citing President Zelenskyy, on May 11.

12 May 2025, 08:30 AM

U.S. pushes for ceasefire at NATO meeting in Türkiye

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Türkiye from May 14 to 16 to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 11, citing a statement from the U.S. State Department.

11 May 2025, 08:27 PM

Ukrainian sugar exports soar, led by Türkiye and Libya

Ukraine exported 494,000 tons of sugar in the first eight months of the 2024/25 marketing year (September 2024 – August 2025), the National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine (Ukrtsukor) reported on May 2.

5 May 2025, 01:28 PM

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