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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.
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16:26 16.05.2025
Russian & Ukrainian Delegations Reached Agreement on New Meeting, Turkish FM Says
15:41 16.05.2025
Moscow & Kiev Agreed to Present Their Visions of Ceasefire: Medinsky
Russia is ready to continue the negotiations, he noted.
15:41 16.05.2025
Russia & Ukraine to Hold 1,000 for 1,000 Prisoner Exchange: Medinsky
15:40 16.05.2025
Kiev Requested Meeting of Heads Of State, Russia Takes Note of This: Medinsky
15:36 16.05.2025
Russian Delegation 'Satisfied' With Results of Ukraine Talks
15:32 16.05.2025
Kiev Delegation Head Says He Will Announce Agenda of Next Round of Talks With Russia
14:55 16.05.2025
Russian, Ukrainian Delegation Remain at Site of Negotiations in Istanbul: Sputnik Correspondents
14:44 16.05.2025
Russian Delegation Takes Break During Istanbul Talks With Ukraine, Source Says
14:24 16.05.2025
Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul Conclude, Turkish Diplomatic Source Says
13:55 16.05.2025
Russia-Ukraine Talks In Istanbul Go On For More Than One Hour, Sputnik Correspondent Reports
13:26 16.05.2025
Latest Updates on Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in Istanbul & Situation Around Them
The negotiations have started, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan delivering a welcoming speech;
The delegations of Russia and Ukraine must decide for themselves whether to come to peace or "continue the destructive conflict," Fidan said;
Kiev, according to media reports, will discuss a possible meeting between Putin and Zelensky at the negotiations;
Before the start of negotiations with Russia in Istanbul, the head of the Ukrainian delegation Rustem Umerov again put forward the condition of a ceasefire;
A meeting of the delegations of the United States, Ukraine and Turkey took place in the first half of the day;
After the meeting of the United States, Ukraine and Turkey, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with national security advisers from the UK, France and Germany;
US President Donald Trump spoke about a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin several times – he said that it will take place as soon as possible.
12:49 16.05.2025
Russia-Ukraine Talks Important to Prepare Presidents' Meeting, Turkish FM Says
12:46 16.05.2025
❗️ For Turkey, it is important that Russia and Ukraine heed Trump and Erdogan's calls for peace, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says
12:43 16.05.2025
12:38 16.05.2025
Russian & Ukrainian Delegations Start Talks in Istanbul
12:10 16.05.2025
Russian Delegation Arrives at Venue of Talks With Ukraine in Istanbul
