Russia and Ukraine Agree to Submit Detailed Ceasefire Proposals After Istanbul Talks
Friday, 16 May 2025 () As a result of the talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine have agreed that each side will present its vision of a possible ceasefire in written form, the head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky said. The talks between Moscow and Kyiv began at approximately 1:35 p.m. Moscow time and lasted less than two hours. Initially, news agencies reported the negotiations had ended around 3:20 p. m., but Interfax and RIA Novosti later stated that the negotiators had taken a break and remained inside the Dolmabahçe Palace. However, sources from TASS and RBC Ukraine subsequently confirmed that the talks had indeed concluded. The negotiations were held behind closed doors. The delegations did not exchange handshakes before the meeting. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan opened the session with welcoming remarks.
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