Istanbul
Ukraine welcomes Trump's possible participation in Zelenskyy's meeting with Putin. The meeting may take place in an expanded format.
The US is not planning to send a delegation to the talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Trump expects progress, but wants to see the results of the meeting without the participation of the American side.
The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place on June 2 in Istanbul. Ukraine expects a "memorandum" from Russia with a vision for a ceasefire for discussion.
Security advisors from the US, France, Germany, and Britain will be present at the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on June 2. Russia has still not provided its version of the memorandum.
Russian officials are trying to impose their conditions and time for peace talks on Ukraine. The Kremlin wants to use any gains on the front to gain concessions from Ukraine.
The White House spokeswoman said that the US hopes for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. The issue of American participation remains open.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the lack of a clear position of Ukraine regarding negotiations. Zelenskyy reported that Russia has not provided the promised memorandum.
Maria Zakharova said that the Russian delegation will remain the same at the negotiations in Istanbul. Earlier, the Russian Federation proposed holding a new round of negotiations on June 2.
dmitry peskov said that the Russian Federation will not publicly discuss the content of the draft memorandum. The Ukrainian side is waiting for the Russian memorandum on the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lavrov and called for a constructive dialogue with Ukraine. He also welcomed the exchange of prisoners between the countries.
US State Department Head Marco Rubio spoke with Lavrov about the preparation of proposals for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Rubio emphasized Trump's desire to end the conflict.
According to Russian media, the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine may take place in Istanbul on June 2.
Putin's aide Medinsky assures that he called Umerov and proposed a meeting to discuss a ceasefire. He is waiting for confirmation from the Ukrainian side.
Zelenskyy announced his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin in the Vatican, Switzerland, or another location. Ukraine is awaiting a memorandum from Russia regarding the terms of a ceasefire.
Russia is planning a large-scale offensive in Donetsk region in the summer, Ukraine is preparing to defend itself. Experts believe that this may be Moscow's last chance to achieve its захватницьких goals.
Halit Ergenç and Rıza Kocaoğlu were convicted of giving false testimony in the Gezi Park protests case. They were sentenced to prison terms, but the execution of the sentence was postponed.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. They discussed efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and economic issues.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Donald Trump is aware of Putin's lies about peaceful intentions in Ukraine. Macron called for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of a deadline for action.
Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Dmitry Peskov said that there is no understanding yet either on the continuation of the negotiation process with Ukraine, or on the place of their holding. Russia is grateful to Turkey for the conditions in Istanbul.
The third stage of the "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange, agreed upon in Turkey, has taken place. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, border guards, and employees of the State Special Transport Service are returning home.
Trump changed his position on Ukraine to please Putin. The White House hopes that Putin will take steps towards an agreement, despite the reluctance of the Russian Federation to make concessions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the second round of prisoner exchanges with Ukraine. According to the agreements, 307 servicemen were returned from both sides.
Ukraine confirms its interest in holding negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire in the Vatican. Kyiv is grateful to the Pope for offering to be a platform for the meeting.
Rustem Umerov announced that Ukraine has started the first stage of the exchange of prisoners with Russia. Exchanges will continue over the next two days to release even more Ukrainians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has been unable to formulate its memorandum on a ceasefire for a week. The President emphasized that every day of war means losses.
In Istanbul, about 70 people were detained, including 49 city hall officials, including the head of security and heads of municipal enterprises. They are accused of corruption crimes.
Putin is not ready for peace, and the aggressor's demands are unacceptable. Advisor to the OP Mykhailo Podolyak stated that forcing Russia to peace is now more important than negotiations. And for this, Ukraine needs weapons and strengthening of anti-Russian sanctions.
The exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia in the format of "1000 for 1000" will take place in several stages over several days, according to UNN sources.