ISTANBUL TALKS: Russia, Ukraine Agree to Put on Paper Detailed Proposals for Ceasefire
ISTANBUL TALKS: Russia, Ukraine Agree to Put on Paper Detailed Proposals for Ceasefire
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The Russian side did everything to organize the talks in Istanbul, but is not responsible for Kiev's unpredictable behavior, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik told RIA Novosti.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed resuming direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, marking the first face-to-face negotiations in three years. The Russian delegation is being led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky.
Russian presidential aide and delegation head Vladimir Medinsky announced several significant developments following negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul.
Here are the main takeaways:
Russia Satisfied With Talks Outcome – Moscow’s delegation expressed satisfaction with the progress made during discussions.
Negotiations in Istanbul Concluded – The latest round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations has officially ended.
Massive Prisoner Exchange Planned – A large-scale swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side has been agreed upon.
Russia Open to Further Talks – Moscow is ready to continue negotiations with Kyiv.
Ukraine Proposed Leaders’ Summit – Kiev requested a meeting between heads of state, which Russia acknowledged.
Ceasefire Proposals to Be Drafted – Both sides agreed to outline their visions for a potential truce.
Detailed Ceasefire Terms in Progress – Moscow and Kiev will work on specifying their proposals to establish a cessation of hostilities.
⚡️Russian delegation satisfied with result of negotiations with Ukraine — head of delegation Vladimir Medinsky
▪️Ukrainian delegation head at Istanbul talks says that Russia, Ukraine discussed 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner swap
▪️Negotiations between Russian, Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul completed
▪️Ukraine requested a meeting of heads of state, Russia took note of this, Medinsky said following the talks
▪️Russia ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine
▪️The both sides agreed to present their vision of ceasefire
▪️The parties agreed to detail their proposals for establishing a ceasefire
18:35 16.05.2025
The resumption of talks between Russia and Ukraine on Friday is possible, but not yet planned, media reported, citing a Ukrainian official.
"It is possible that something will happen today ... but for now, nothing is planned," the source was quoted as saying.
The teams are ready to work as long as necessary, the source added.
18:31 16.05.2025
The first talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in three years ended in Istanbul, and the meeting lasted almost two hours, a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday.
18:30 16.05.2025
The Russian delegation has taken a break during negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, a source told Sputnik on Friday.
16:23 16.05.2025
Talks between Russia, Ukraine delegations in Istanbul are important for preparing a possible meeting between the leaders of the two countries, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan said.
16:16 16.05.2025
Negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations have begun, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday.
16:06 16.05.2025
The meeting between Russia, Ukraine and Turkey will start soon, and the head of Turkish intelligence, Ibrahim Kalin, will join the delegations, a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.
15:49 16.05.2025
The Russian delegation arrived at the venue, according to a Sputnik correspondent.
15:47 16.05.2025
The Russian delegation is on its way to the site for the negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
13:52 16.05.2025
The Ukrainian delegation, headed by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, has arrived at the site of negotiations with Turkey and the United States in Istanbul.
13:51 16.05.2025
The US delegation entered the Turkish president's office at 10 a.m. local time (07:00 GMT) for negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement with Russia, Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday.
13:07 16.05.2025
Journalists are gathering outside the Dolmabahçe palace building, as security measures have been stepped up
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