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Istanbul: Russian Delegation Seeks Long-Term Peace
Istanbul: Russian Delegation Seeks Long-Term Peace
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The goal of direct negotiations is to sooner or later establish long-term peace by eliminating the underlying causes of the conflict, the head of the Russian... 15.05.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The goal of direct negotiations is to sooner or later establish long-term peace by eliminating the underlying causes of the conflict, the head of the Russian delegation in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, said.More key statements by the Russian presidential aide:Key Facts About the Planned Talks:Why Istanbul? On May 11, President Putin chose Istanbul for talks, the site of previous Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in spring 2022. For Russia, this is a continuation of earlier dialogues, not a new phase.Why Did 2022 Talks Fail?In spring 2022, Russia proposed a peace deal, but according to Putin, it was dismissed by Zelensky and the West. In November 2023, Ukraine's former negotiator David Arakhamia disclosed that ex-UK PM Boris Johnson persuaded Kiev against signing any deal with Moscow.Who’s Leading Russia’s Delegation?Vladimir Medinsky is once again heading Russia’s delegation, just as he did in the spring of 2022. This is as another signal from President Putin that Russia is CONTINUING the initiatives that were halted.Preparations in KremlinOn the evening before the talks in Istanbul, Putin held a preparation meeting.In addition to the delegation members, it was attended by:
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The goal of direct negotiations is to sooner or later establish long-term peace by eliminating the underlying causes of the conflict, the head of the Russian delegation in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, said.
More key statements by the Russian presidential aide:
The Russian delegation views the negotiations in Istanbul as a continuation of the peace process that was interrupted in 2022;
The Russian delegation is committed to a constructive approach and the search for ways to resolve the conflict;
The Russian delegation has all the necessary competencies and powers to negotiate with Ukraine.
Key Facts About the Planned Talks:
On May 11, President Putin chose Istanbul for talks, the site of previous Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in spring 2022. For Russia, this is a continuation of earlier dialogues, not a new phase.
In spring 2022, Russia proposed a peace deal, but according to Putin, it was dismissed by Zelensky and the West. In November 2023, Ukraine's former negotiator David Arakhamia disclosed that ex-UK PM Boris Johnson persuaded Kiev against signing any deal with Moscow.
Who’s Leading Russia’s Delegation?
Vladimir Medinsky is once again heading Russia’s delegation, just as he did in the spring of 2022. This is as another signal from President Putin that Russia is CONTINUING the initiatives that were halted.
On the evening before the talks in Istanbul, Putin held a preparation meeting.
In addition to the delegation members, it was attended by:
Defense Minister Andrey Belousov
Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu
Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov
All commanders of Russia’s Battlegroups
