Istanbul

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.

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.

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.

Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli stated that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, organized by Turkey in Istanbul, did not have negative results.

Russian media report on preparations for the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Negotiations are not expected to continue today; the previous meeting lasted more than an hour.

The President of Ukraine announced the completion of negotiations in Istanbul. According to him, a new large-scale exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia is being prepared.

The Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul put forward demands for a ceasefire, the return of prisoners and children, as well as a meeting between Zelensky and Putin. Russia did not provide its document.

The Ukrainian side handed over to the Russian side a list of Ukrainian children for return. We are talking about hundreds of children who were illegally deported by Russia.

Russian media reported the completion of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. According to their information, the negotiations lasted more than an hour.

The Ukrainian delegation provided the Russian side with a memorandum containing the terms of a ceasefire. Russia refused to provide its own document, stating that it would publicize the demands during the meeting.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo. They discussed investments in Ukrainian arms production and scaling up the "Drone Line" project.

The prospects of a truce will be discussed at the negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul. Humanitarian initiatives and preparation for a meeting of the leaders of the countries will also be considered.

In Istanbul, a meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations has begun. The negotiations are taking place in a trilateral format, with the participation of representatives from Turkey.

Russian media reported that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have not yet started. Although both delegations have already arrived at the meeting place.