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.
Ukraine handed over to Russia a list of 400 illegally deported children, but the occupiers agreed to return only 10. According to the Russians, not 20,000 children were kidnapped, but about a hundred.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli stated that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, organized by Turkey in Istanbul, did not have negative results.
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 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.
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.
Zelenskyy stated that in the event of no results from the meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, it is necessary to urgently introduce the 18th package of sanctions. The sanctions should be concentrated on the oil and banking sectors.
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for the second round of negotiations with Russia. Ukraine handed over a document with ceasefire terms to the Russian Federation, but the Kremlin has not provided feedback.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine hopes for positive decisions in Istanbul regarding a complete ceasefire and the return of prisoners. He emphasized the importance of these issues.
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.
The Ukrainian delegation is already in Istanbul, where the second round of negotiations with the Russian Federation will take place today. This was reported by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
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.
On Sunday evening, the Russian delegation landed in Istanbul to participate in negotiations with Ukraine. The meeting of the delegations is scheduled for June 2 at 13:00 in the Çırağan Palace.
Dovile Šakaliene stated that Russia does not respect the peaceful efforts of the United States and continues its offensive in Ukraine. She believes that the only way to stop the aggressor is military deterrence.
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.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone conversation with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev that efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing.
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.
Andriy Yermak stated the need to stop the supply of weapons from the DPRK to the Russian Federation and to stop the offensive. He called for demanding action, not just loud statements.
The President of Turkey expressed hope that the meeting of delegations in Istanbul will give impetus to the peace process. He also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.