Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed a new round of peace negotiations with Russia, scheduled to take place in Istanbul, as conflict between the two nations continues to rage on with rising fatalities and military engagements.
Fresh Peace Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia Set for Istanbul, Says Zelensky
Fresh Peace Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia Set for Istanbul, Says Zelensky
Ukrainian President announces new talks as U.S. strengthens support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict
In a statement made during his daily address, Zelensky revealed that he and Ukrainian Security Council chief Rustem Umerov have been preparing for a meeting with the Russian delegation this Wednesday. The talks were proposed following a weekend discussion, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened “severe” sanctions on Russia unless a ceasefire is established within 50 days.
Despite this, the Kremlin has tempered expectations for significant outcomes, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledging the differing positions of both parties. He remarked that previous negotiations had seen little success, insisting that Russia remains committed to its original objectives.
The ongoing conflict escalates as tragic incidents continue to unfold, including a recent missile attack on an apartment block in Kramatorsk that resulted in the death of a child. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces report successfully repelling numerous assaults from Russian troops in key conflict areas.
The upcoming talks in Istanbul are expected to last two days, with a focus potentially shifting toward prisoner exchanges and a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin, although optimism for a major resolution remains low. As military engagements between the two nations persist, the international community watches with bated breath for any signs of progress in ending the years-long war.
Despite this, the Kremlin has tempered expectations for significant outcomes, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledging the differing positions of both parties. He remarked that previous negotiations had seen little success, insisting that Russia remains committed to its original objectives.
The ongoing conflict escalates as tragic incidents continue to unfold, including a recent missile attack on an apartment block in Kramatorsk that resulted in the death of a child. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces report successfully repelling numerous assaults from Russian troops in key conflict areas.
The upcoming talks in Istanbul are expected to last two days, with a focus potentially shifting toward prisoner exchanges and a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin, although optimism for a major resolution remains low. As military engagements between the two nations persist, the international community watches with bated breath for any signs of progress in ending the years-long war.
