US EditionRussia and Ukraine Hold High-Level Talks in Istanbul to Resume Peace Negotiations
- Russia and Ukraine held direct peace talks on May 16, 2025, at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul under Türkiye's mediation.
- The talks aimed to revive stalled negotiations following the collapse of diplomatic channels in March 2022 amid ongoing conflict.
- The delegations, led by presidential aides Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov, discussed humanitarian issues, prisoner exchanges, and potential ceasefire frameworks.
- Both sides agreed in principle on exchanging 1,000 detainees and described the nearly two-hour meeting as "constructive," while no final deal was reached.
- The talks mark a modest diplomatic breakthrough amid deep distrust and unresolved issues, with both sides willing to continue dialogue despite tempered expectations.
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Negotiations Between the Delegations of Russia and Ukraine Took Place in Istanbul
Negotiations between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul for almost two hours, and according to the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Defence Minister Rustum Umerov, the parties discussed the ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners of war.
Russia and Ukraine Hold High-Level Talks in Istanbul to Resume Peace Negotiations
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/russia-and-ukraine-hold-high-level-talks-in-istanbul-to-resume-peace-negotiations/Delegations from Russia and Ukraine began direct negotiations in Istanbul on Friday, marking their first high-level meeting since March 2022. The talks, mediated by Türkiye, aim to revive stalled peace efforts amid ongoing conflict. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan opene…
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