Ukraine targets ceasefire and peace in key Istanbul discussions
On Monday in Istanbul, another round of talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine will take place. On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelensky revealed who will chair the Ukrainian delegation and the three main goals to be achieved.
What you need to know
- The Ukrainian delegation in Monday's talks in Istanbul will be chaired by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.
- President Zelensky outlined the key goals of the meeting: a complete ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and the return of abducted children.
- This is the second phase of talks between the delegations from Russia and Ukraine; the first took place on May 16, also in Istanbul.
Zelensky addressed the issue of Monday's talks on social media. Earlier, a meeting on this matter was held in Kyiv.
"First – a full and unconditional ceasefire. Second – the release of prisoners. Third – the return of abducted children. And in order to establish a reliable and lasting peace and ensure security, preparation of the meeting at the highest level. The key issues can only be resolved by the leaders. On Monday, our delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov," Zelensky informed on platform X.
"I heard reports from the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the General Staff, our intelligence agencies, and the Security Service of Ukraine. Our defense, our active actions, and our diplomacy," he emphasised.
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The head of the president's office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, stressed earlier that Ukraine expects Russia to present a memorandum on the peace agreement.
Yermak assured that Ukraine is ready for constructive discussion.
Source: PAP
