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Yahoo
an hour ago
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Ukrainian delegates arrive in Istanbul for next round of peace talks with Russia
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Russia, which are scheduled for the afternoon of June 2, Ukrinform reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi. Their Russian counterparts have also already arrived. The negotiations follow the first round of Istanbul talks, which concluded on May 16 with an agreement on the largest prisoner exchange of the war but without any progress toward a peace deal. Russia has not officially submitted its memorandum outlining peace terms, but Ukraine plans to present a detailed roadmap aimed at securing a lasting settlement. According to the proposal, the process would begin with a minimum 30-day ceasefire, followed by a full exchange of prisoners and the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russian-held areas, ultimately leading to a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The plan was reported on June 1 by Reuters, which reviewed a copy of the document. Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya reiterated on May 30 that Moscow would only consider a ceasefire if Ukraine halts mobilization and stops receiving foreign military aid. Speaking ahead of the June 2 talks, Zelensky reminded that Russia has not submitted its so-called peace memorandum to Ukraine, Turkey, or the U.S. "Despite this, we will try to achieve at least some progress on the path toward peace," he added. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is leading Ukraine's 14-member delegation, which includes several figures from Ukraine's military, human rights, and legal sectors who did not take part in the May 16 negotiations. Russian delegates will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who represented Moscow both during the first unsuccessful peace talks in Istanbul in 2022 and then again in May this year. Security advisors from the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany also plan to attend, according to U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg. Talking to the Russian state media, Medinsky confirmed that the Russian side had received Ukrainian peace proposals. Russia plans to present its memorandum only during the talks, Russian pro-state news agency Interfax reported, citing its sources. While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it. Instead, Moscow has regularly voiced maximalist demands that are unlikely to be accepted by Kyiv, such as recognition of Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions and withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the parts of these regions remaining under Kyiv's control. Trump has expressed frustration with Russia's reluctance to make concessions and its intensifying and deadly attacks on Ukraine. He has so far refused to impose additional sanctions on Russia. The talks are taking place only a day after the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) launched a mass drone attack against Russian air bases, allegedly hitting 41 Russian bombers and disabling 34% of Russia's cruise missile air fleet. Read also: As Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Jordan News
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian Military Train Blown Up Near Melitopol - Jordan News
A powerful explosion struck a railway line near the settlement of Yakymivka in the Melitopol district of Zaporizhzhia, a region along the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine. اضافة اعلان According to a statement by Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) on Facebook, a Russian military freight train en route to Crimea was detonated as part of a sabotage operation. Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported that the train was carrying fuel tankers and cargo wagons. The blast derailed the train, damaging a critical logistical artery connecting Russian-occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia to the Crimean Peninsula. In response, Russian forces launched a manhunt, deploying Rosgvardiya (National Guard) patrols in surrounding towns. Checkpoints were reinforced with tightened security inspections on all movement into and out of the area. The incident marks a significant disruption in Russian military logistics in the south and highlights ongoing Ukrainian efforts to undermine supply lines ahead of potential counteroffensives.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Ukraine offers $4,800 bonus to new doctors in rural, combat zones
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a one-time payment of Hr 200,000 ($4,800) for medical school graduates who accept positions at health care facilities in rural areas or active combat zones, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on May 30, according to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. The new measure, set to take effect in 2025, is aimed at addressing critical staffing shortages in front-line and underserved regions from which many residents — and professionals — have fled due to ongoing Russian attacks. "Along with security and defense, investment in human capital is a cross-cutting policy of the government and the state," Shmyhal said. "This is effective support for young specialists and a means of overcoming the shortage of medical personnel in the regions." Ukraine has faced growing difficulties maintaining access to essential services in embattled territories, with hospitals and clinics particularly affected by Russia's war. Taras Melnychuk, the Cabinet's representative in parliament, said the bonus will be available to interns beginning in 2025. To qualify, candidates must complete training in a medical specialty and sign a contract for at least three years with a state or municipal health care facility located either in a rural area or in an active combat zone. They must also apply for a vacancy listed at the time of submission via the Unified Job Portal and be employed at a facility where staffing in medical positions does not exceed 75%. The initiative is part of Ukraine's broader effort to stabilize front-line communities, which continue to face mounting pressure under Russian fire. Read also: Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Turkish foreign minister says war in Ukraine approach "turning point"
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, at a press conference in Kyiv on Friday after meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, has said that Russia's war against Ukraine is approaching a turning point. Source: Ukrinform, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "We are approaching a turning point in the war. As noted at the beginning of the talks held in Istanbul on 16 May, we have two paths: either we close our eyes to the continuation of this war, or we achieve lasting peace within this year." Details: Fidan reported that the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, which took place in May, added a new dimension to diplomatic efforts. Türkiye also considers the prisoner exchange following the Istanbul meeting a sign that negotiations can lead to concrete results. The minister also noted that Russia announced its readiness to continue negotiations on 2 June, and now the exchange of views on the next meeting is taking place in Kyiv. "We believe that the next round is possible on the basis of a fundamental decision taken by the parties in Istanbul. We are ready for the next meetings... We want the war between Ukraine and Russia to end fairly and finally as soon as possible," Fidan said. Background: Earlier, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported that Fidan spoke in Kyiv about the results of his visit to Moscow. On 26-27 May, Türkiye's foreign minister visited Moscow, where he met with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and the chief Russian diplomat at the Istanbul talks, Vladimir Medinsky. Fidan also held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. On Thursday 29 May, Erdoğan urged Russia and Ukraine not to close the door on dialogue ahead of a likely meeting between representatives of both countries on Monday in Istanbul. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Epoch Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Ukraine Says It Can Confirm Beijing Is Arming Russia; Analysts Say Pressure Now Falls on US and EU
Ukraine on Monday laid out what it calls 'confirmed' intelligence that China is quietly sustaining Russia's war effort. Oleh Ivashchenko, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, told state news agency Ukrinform on May 26 that China is supplying machine tools, specialty chemicals, gunpowder, and drone electronics to at least 20 Russian arms factories.
