Istanbul

Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.

Russia denies the systematic abduction of Ukrainian children, calling it a "rescue. " Ukraine has handed over a list of hundreds of deported children, but Russia recognizes only "dozens."

Russian media published a draft memorandum on a ceasefire, handed over by the Kremlin to Ukraine in Istanbul. The conditions include the withdrawal of troops from territories and the recognition of Crimea.

Donald Trump is open to negotiations with Putin and Zelenskyy, provided they both participate. Turkey is initiating a summit with the participation of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.

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.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the fiercest battles are ongoing in the Sumy and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are doing everything possible to disrupt the occupiers' plans.

President Zelenskyy stated that the exchange of bodies of the dead and ceasefire proposals are used by Russia to influence US decisions on sanctions, not for a real ceasefire.

The President of Ukraine supported Erdogan's initiative to meet in the format of four leaders. However, Zelensky expressed doubt that this would lead to a ceasefire.

Russia handed over to Ukraine a draft "peace memorandum" with demands for the withdrawal of troops from 4 regions, recognition of occupied Crimea as Russian, neutrality and reduction of the army.

The President stated that the military on the ground can exchange the bodies of the deceased themselves. This does not require complex negotiations at the level of state leaders.

The President of Ukraine announced that the Russians want a ceasefire for a few days. Also, according to him, a new exchange of prisoners is being prepared.

The President of Ukraine and the Secretary General of NATO discussed increasing pressure on Russia and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's representation at the summit.

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.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius. They discussed sanctions pressure on Russia, European integration, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Russia will unilaterally transfer 6,000 frozen bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers and civilians to Ukraine. Also, an agreement has been reached on the exchange of prisoners of war.

Ukraine will contact partners from Europe and the USA after the meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Ukraine wants them to closely monitor the agenda.

The Russian side has published a list of 339 Ukrainian children who were allegedly "rescued" from the combat zone. Medinsky denied the facts of the kidnapping, accusing Ukraine of a "show for Europeans."

Turkey plans to initiate a summit with the participation of Zelensky, Putin and, possibly, Trump, after negotiations in Istanbul. Erdogan expressed his readiness to organize a meeting in Ankara or Istanbul.

Russia has handed over to Ukraine a memorandum consisting of two parts. The document deals with ways to achieve peace and the terms of a ceasefire.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that Ukraine and Russia cannot be put on the same level. Negotiations in Istanbul lasted an hour, but there was no breakthrough.

Ukraine insists on a ceasefire for negotiations, Russia wants to discuss issues without it. Ukraine plans contacts with the US and European partners for integration into the process.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the agreement on the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also initiated a new meeting at the end of June.

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.