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Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Ukraine and Russia begin talks in Istanbul
Negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia have begun in Istanbul, Türkiye, during which proposals for a ceasefire and an end to the war are expected to be presented. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda Details: The ministry reported the talks are being held in the presence of the Turkish side. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is present in the room where the negotiations are taking place. It was also reported that İbrahim Kalın, the head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organisation (MIT), would attend the meeting. Background: On 1 June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the updated composition of Ukraine's delegation for negotiations with Russia in Istanbul aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace. As in the previous delegation, it is headed by Defence Minister Rustem Umierov. However, Oleksii Malovatskyi, head of the International and Operational Law Directorate at the General Staff's Legal Department, was excluded. Three new members – Andrii Fomin, Yevhenii Ostrianskyi and Yurii Kovbasa – have been added. Ahead of negotiations with the Russian delegation in Istanbul, First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhii Kyslytsia and Ukrainian delegation member Oleksandr Bevz met with representatives of Ukraine's European partners – Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Talks between Ukraine, US and Türkiye begin in Istanbul
Trilateral talks between the delegations of Ukraine, the United States and Türkiye are starting in Istanbul. Source: European Pravda; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Quote: "Trilateral talks between the delegations of Ukraine, the United States and Türkiye have begun in Istanbul." Details: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also published a video showing Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heading to the talks. Background: Earlier, the Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency published a schedule of meetings in Istanbul between delegations from Ukraine, the US, Türkiye and Russia. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the US would be represented by Michael Anton, Director of the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Office. Earlier, sources told Ukrainska Pravda that the negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul would begin on Friday 16 May. Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation and a Putin aide, noted that Ukraine's representatives are expected to attend the talks at 10:00 on Friday in Istanbul. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the United States and Türkiye would mediate the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. On 15 May, Zelenskyy issued a decree approving the composition of a 12-member Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with Russia in Istanbul "to achieve a just and sustainable peace". The decree also authorises the head of the delegation to make changes to its composition with presidential approval and approves classified negotiating directives. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine urges India and Pakistan to show restraint
Ukraine has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and resolve disputes through diplomatic dialogue. Source: a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Quote: "At the background of the escalation of the situation between India and Pakistan, we call on both parties to maintain composure and pursue meaningful diplomatic engagement. It is crucial to avoid actions that could further deteriorate the security situation in the South Asian region and instead prioritise diplomatic solutions to all contentious issues. Ukraine actively supports all measures aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region and advocates for the immediate de-escalation of tensions." Background: On the night of 6–7 May, the Indian authorities announced they had struck nine targets in Pakistan as part of "Operation Sindoor". As a result of Indian strikes on Pakistan, 8 people were killed, including a child, and 38 were injured. India reported that three civilians were killed in a Pakistani attack. Pakistan also reported it had supposedly shot down five Indian aircraft and one drone. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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02-05-2025
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry comments on US statements about changing approach to ending war
Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has commented on the US State Department's statement that the United States would change its approach to efforts to end the Russo-Ukrainian war and take a less active role. Source: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Telegram, as reported by European Pravda Details: Tykhyi said that, following the US statement, he contacted State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. Quote from Tykhyi: "We confirmed that her comment on the US role as a mediator was made in the context of her similar comment earlier this week: 'If there is no progress, we will step back from the mediator role'." Details: Tykhyi stated that this was not a new position of the United States, but merely a repetition of what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had already stated. Background: On 29 April, Rubio said that Washington would abandon its mediator role between Russia and Ukraine in the absence of progress toward peace. Earlier, Rubio said that the current week would be critically important for the United States' decision on whether to continue efforts to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry comments on Fox News' labelling Kyiv as "Russian city"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has commented on the fact that American news channel Fox News called Kyiv a Russian city during its broadcast of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine's Easter service. Source: Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Fox News was broadcasting Easter services from various parts of the world, including Kyiv. Initially, the broadcast correctly labelled the Orthodox Church of Ukraine's service at St Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral as taking place in "Kyiv, Ukraine". However, the caption later changed to "Kyiv, Russia" and remained on screen for an extended period. "If this was a mistake rather than a deliberate political statement, there should be an apology and an investigation into who made the mistake," Tykhyi wrote. Background: This incident comes shortly after Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that the US is allegedly willing to recognise Russian control over Ukraine's Crimean peninsula as part of a broader peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
