The 28th meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine has begun in Brussels. For the first time in 3 years, the head of the Pentagon is not participating.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that Istanbul remains a platform for negotiations with Ukraine. The issue of changing the meeting place is not currently being considered.
Mykhailo Drapatyi will head the Joint Forces, Robert Brovdi will head the Unmanned Systems Forces, and Vadym Sukharevskyi will modernize the "East" command.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed on the next round of negotiations, Turkey hopes to host delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States for negotiations. The last meeting on June 2 brought progress in the implementation of previous decisions.
Russian propaganda is spreading false information about Umerov's meeting with Medinsky. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation refuted the fakes about "closed agreements" and the preparation of the Russian Federation for an information attack.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that the negotiations in Istanbul showed that Russia does not want peace, this is a demonstration for Trump. An agreement was reached on the exchange of bodies of dead soldiers.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that Russia is stalling for time by simulating negotiations. The Russian Federation rejects the cessation of killings and demands Ukrainian territories in exchange for peace.
The Ukrainian side received proposals from the Russians only during the negotiations in Istanbul. Umerov stated that the Russians are trying to create the illusion of diplomacy without real actions.
The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia took place in Istanbul, where the exchange of prisoners, the return of the bodies of the dead, as well as the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.
The heads of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations held a bilateral meeting that lasted 2. 5 hours. According to the source, this determined the effective course of negotiations between the delegations.
russia has put forward a memorandum to Ukraine demanding the withdrawal of troops from the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson regions. The negotiations in Istanbul ended without a tangible breakthrough in the peace process.
Ukraine has handed over its memorandum to the Russian Federation, which provides for a ceasefire, security guarantees and the involvement of the international community. The Russian memorandum will be considered.
Serhiy Kyslytsia stated that Russia rejects the idea of an unconditional ceasefire. Despite negotiations with the American delegation, the proposals were not accepted by the Russian side.
During the negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia agreed on an exchange of seriously ill and young soldiers aged 18 to 25 according to the "all for all" formula. The parties also agreed on the return of the bodies of deceased soldiers.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner of war exchange, particularly those who are seriously ill and individuals under the age of 25. Additionally, Ukraine has handed over a list of deported children.
Following the negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine believes that a meeting of leaders is necessary to resolve key issues. It also submitted a list of children for return and awaits a response.
The Ukrainian side initiated another meeting with Russia between June 20 and 30. During the negotiations, the parties agreed on an exchange of prisoners of war.
During negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange the bodies of dead soldiers in the format of 6,000 for 6,000. The parties also agreed to carry out an exchange with an emphasis on the seriously wounded.
The Ukrainian delegation handed over to the Russians a list of hundreds of deported children as a step towards a peaceful settlement. An agreement on the exchange of prisoners of war was also reached in Istanbul.
The Russian Federation has handed over a memorandum to the Ukrainian delegation. This was announced by Rustem Umerov, noting that it happened today during negotiations.
During negotiations in Istanbul, Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed on an exchange of prisoners of war, focusing on the seriously wounded and young people. An exchange of bodies of the dead will also be carried out.
Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place in Istanbul on June 2 at 13:00. The meeting will be held at the Çırağan Palace, and the Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov.
On June 2, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul. Ukraine handed over a document to the Russian Federation with the terms of a ceasefire, but Russia did not provide feedback.
Ukraine will offer a complete ceasefire at negotiations with Russia on Monday, June 2. Zelenskyy reported that the Russian Federation has not submitted its "memorandum" to any party.
The President is convening a meeting due to a missile strike on a training camp where soldiers were killed. Decisions will be made to save the lives of military personnel.
Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on June 2. The delegation includes representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Presidential Office and the Armed Forces.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined Ukraine's conditions for negotiations in Istanbul: ceasefire, release of prisoners, return of children. The delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov.
Russia has not yet submitted the promised "memorandum" regarding negotiations to any of the parties, while carrying out massive air attacks on Ukraine. Sybiga emphasized the lack of real steps towards peace on the part of the Russian Federation.
Zelensky said that Ukraine and partners do not have information about Russia's goals at the meeting in Istanbul. He emphasized the need for a serious approach of the Russian Federation to the negotiations.
Intelligence reported on the increase of personnel by Russia, strikes on cities and weapons production. Ukraine needs investments in the defense industry, air defense equipment and long-range weapons.
