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 ...
Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, criticized Ukrainian authorities for misinterpreting President Vladimir Putin’s call to resume negotiations. Zakharova contended that Kyiv “poorly read the transcript” of Putin’s statement, wherein he ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed cautious optimism regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative to resume talks in Istanbul on May 15, 2025, viewing it as a potential step towards resolving the ongoing conflict. In ...