Russia and Ukraine wrapped up a second round of talks in Istanbul that failed to bring the two sides closer to ending the war, but laid the groundwork for a new exchange of prisoners.
The Russian delegation handed over peace proposals that include Kyiv surrendering control of territory it still holds in four partially occupied regions, a Ukrainian official said.
Kyiv demanded an unconditional truce, said Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the country’s chief negotiator. Russia in turn proposed a ceasefire for two-to-three days along certain parts of the front to allow the evacuation of war dead, the head of the Russian delegation, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, said. Moscow also presented a two-part memorandum with conditions for a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement, he said.
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-02/russia-and-ukraine-end-latest-talks-but-fall-short-of-truce-deal
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