The first direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine since March 2022 were held on May 16, 2025, at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. According to reports, Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, asserted that ...
Istanbul, May 16, 2025 — Delegations from Russia and Ukraine have convened for negotiations at the historic Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul making the first direct discussions since March 2022. The talks, mediated by Turkey and ...
On May 15, 2025, Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation in negotiations with Ukraine, reaffirmed the intent behind the ongoing discussions in Istanbul, labeling them as a continuation of the peace process initiated ...