Ukraine plans to discuss only ceasefire with Russia at Istanbul talks, media reports

Ukraine plans to discuss only ceasefire with Russia at Istanbul talks, media reports

A Ukrainian delegation would meet the Russian side in Turkey on May 15 specifically to discuss how to implement and monitor an unconditional 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and its allies, the Wall Street Journal and Suspilne reported, citing undisclosed sources. The direct talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected to take place in Istanbul on May 15, following an invitation by Russia issued in lieu of agreeing to the 30-day ceasefire. Pre…

Ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began in Turkey.

Former CIA Analyst George Beebe: Ceasefire Talks Stall as Ukraine, Russia Clash on Terms—U.S. Must Step In

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads a high-profile summit in Istanbul aimed at securing peace between Russia and Ukraine, former CIA Russia analyst George Beebe warned that real progress is unlikely unless the United States pushes both parties beyond their current impasse. Speaking on Chicago’s Morning Answer, Beebe, now Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute, laid out the fundamental disconnect: Ukraine wants a ceasefire to reg…