Russia-Ukraine Talks End Kremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks Vladimir Medinsky drew historical parallels with the 18th-century conflict to state that Russia is ready to keep fighting Ukraine for as long as it takes... Russia and Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Swap After First Direct Talks Since 2022 But questions remain as to whether any significant progress was made toward ending the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine. 4 Min read Who Is Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin’s Key Negotiator in Istanbul? The Ukrainian-born Kremlin aide previously led the failed negotiations with Kyiv in March and April 2022. 3 Min read Rustem Umerov: The 'Charismatic' Defense Minister Leading Kyiv's Delegation in Istanbul The Ukrainian defense minister is hailed by his colleagues as a skilled and pragmatic negotiator but has been embroiled in scandal during his tenure. 3 Min read Rubio Arrives in Istanbul Ahead of Ukraine Peace Negotiations The U.S. secretary of state said earlier that he did not have “high expectations” for the talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday. 2 Min read Turkey to Hold Talks With Russian and Ukrainian Teams on Friday – FM Source Russia and Ukraine had been expected to meet Thursday in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in more than three years. 2 Min read Ukrainian Delegation En Route to Istanbul for First Direct Peace Talks With Russia Since 2022 Moscow said that its negotiators were “ready for serious work,” even as details about the discussions remained unclear. 4 Min read What’s the Situation on the Front Lines as Russia-Ukraine Talks Begin? Military experts and Russian servicemen agreed that hostilities show no signs of slowing, describing the front as “dynamic.” 3 Min read Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Why Putin Refused to Meet Zelensky in Istanbul Putin's disdain for the Ukrainian leader, coupled with Kyiv's unwillingness to capitulate, make a Putin-Zelensky meeting impossible, sources said. 5 Min read Putin Won’t Attend Istanbul Talks, Taps Kremlin Aide Medinsky to Lead Delegation Vladimir Medinsky led previous rounds of failed negotiations with Ukraine in March and April 2022, shortly after the full-scale invasion. 2 Min read Trump Says He’s Ready to Attend Istanbul Talks, But Unsure If Putin Will Show Up "I don't know that he would be there if I'm not there. We're going to find out," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Qatar. 2 Min read ‘Hey, Comrade Putin, Just Go’: Brazil’s Lula Urges Kremlin Leader to Join Istanbul Talks “It costs me nothing to say, ‘Hey, comrade Putin, go to Istanbul and negotiate, come on,’” the Brazilian president said during a visit to China... 2 Min read News Analysis Why Does Putin Suddenly Want Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine? Analysts say the proposed meeting plays to Russia’s advantage — but it could still backfire. 4 Min read Zelensky Will Only Meet With Putin in Istanbul, Aide Says Zelensky’s adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said a lower-level “technical meeting” could take place if the Kremlin leader declines to attend. 2 Min read What Prospects Are There for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul? Putin has proposed resuming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, three years after the two sides held failed talks in the Turkish city. 4 Min read Kremlin Reiterates Putin’s Call for Istanbul Talks, But Remains Silent on Possible Zelensky Meeting “Overall, we remain committed to a serious effort toward a long-term peaceful resolution,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. 2 Min read Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey ‘Personally’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey. 2 Min read Putin Proposes Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week "We are determined to have serious negotiations ... to eliminate the root causes of the conflict," Putin said in a middle-of-the-night statement. 3 Min read View more articles
