Russia, Ukraine to resume talks in Istanbul
VOV’s correspondent in Russia -
(VOVWORLD) - Russia and Ukraine will conduct their second round of direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey, next Monday to look for a peaceful solution to the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday, adding the talks are taking place thanks to support from the US, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers a speech on May 28, 2025. (A screenshot by Reuters) |
The first round was held in Istanbul on May 16. Pursuant to the agreements reached, each side has released 1,000 prisoners of war.
Lavrov noted that, as agreed, Russia will present a memorandum to the Ukrainian delegation that sets out its stance on all aspects of resolving the root causes of the conflict and the conditions for a ceasefire.
Vladimir Medinsky, Russian presidential aide and the head of Russia’s delegation, said his team is drafting the memorandum and will be ready to discuss each of the points. Russia has proposed specific dates and locations for the exchange of memoranda and expressed its desire to promptly initiate substantive negotiations.
VOV’s correspondent in Russia