Russia Rejects High-Level Peace Negotiations with Ukraine, Says NATO Secretary General

NATO Secretary General: Putin must take peace talks seriously and start "playing by the rules" NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Putin must take the peace process seriously and start "playing by the rules." He also criticized the sending of a low-level delegation to the talks.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against forcing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. "A just peace means respecting the UN Charter, international law, and Ukraine's territorial integrity. That will not be easy," Guterres told the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" (Friday edition). The principle of territorial integrity is "of utmost importance in today's world." Defending territorial integrity does not only concern Ukraine. "It is fundament…

Russia Rejects High-Level Peace Negotiations with Ukraine, Says NATO Secretary General

Ukraine extended an offer to Russia for high-level peace talks in Istanbul, but Russian leader Vladimir Putin declined, missing an opportunity to advance toward a peaceful resolution. This was announced by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a press conference, on May 15. Rutte highlighted that Western nations had established the "Coalition of the Willing" and other initiatives to ensure that any future ceasefire or peace agreement between …

Putin ignored a chance for peace from Zelensky by sending a low-level delegation, NATO Secretary General Rutte said. Future peace should not repeat Minsk agreements ᐅ TSN.ua (news 1+1)

Ukraine has offered Russia to hold a meeting in Istanbul at the highest level. But dictator Vladimir Putin refused, thereby missing the opportunity to advance towards peace. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to a press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Rutte recalled that Western countries initiated a "coalition of the determined" and other initiatives aimed at ensuring that when Ukraine and Russia agree on a ceasefi…