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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Zakharova: No changes to Russian delegation for June 2 negotiations with Ukraine
Moscow - Saba: Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the composition of the Russian delegation for the upcoming negotiations with Ukraine on June 2 will remain unchanged. In response to a question about the delegation's makeup during an interview with Russia 1 on Thursday, Zakharova said, "The Russian delegation's composition remains the same, without changes." The first round of talks between Russia and Ukraine was held in Istanbul on May 16, following an invitation by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 11 to resume negotiations. Kyiv agreed to participate in the meeting after U.S. President Donald Trump urged immediate acceptance of Putin's proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously conditioned negotiations with Moscow on a 30-day ceasefire. As a result of the meeting, the two sides agreed to a prisoner exchange under a "1,000 for 1,000" formula, detailed discussions on a potential ceasefire, and the continuation of negotiations. The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, expressed satisfaction with the meeting's outcomes. Representing Russia in the May 16 talks were: - Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the head of state; - Mikhail Galuzin, deputy foreign minister; - Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU); and - Alexander Fomin, deputy defense minister. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Russian delegation led by Putin's aide to attend new peace talks in Istanbul
Russia is once again sending the same delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, aide to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, to the next round of peace talks with Ukraine scheduled to take place in Istanbul on 2 June – a delegation previously criticised by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for its low level. Source: Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, on air at the state-owned TV channel Rossiya 24, as reported by Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster Details: Zakharova stated that the composition of the Russian delegation will remain unchanged and will again be headed by Vladimir Medinsky. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the composition of the Ukrainian delegation would depend on the Russian one. The upcoming round of negotiations may be held in Istanbul on 2 June. This date and location were proposed by Russia, but Ukraine has not officially agreed to it yet. Kyiv is calling on Moscow to send over the proposed "memorandum" on a ceasefire before the talks take place. Background: Zelenskyy said on 29 May that the Russian side had failed to deliver the so-called memorandum to the US, Ukraine or Türkiye, despite earlier promises. On 28 May, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposed that the second round of negotiations be held in Istanbul on 2 June. Earlier, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov had handed over a document to Russia outlining Ukraine's position and was awaiting their "memorandum" in response. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Russia Today
2 days ago
- General
- Russia Today
Moscow reveals Russian team for next Ukraine peace talks
Moscow's negotiation team will not undergo any changes for the next round of direct talks with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has revealed. The Russian delegation will once again be led by presidential aid, Vladimir Medinsky. Representatives of Moscow and Kiev met in Istanbul, Türkiye on May 16, marking the first direct negotiations between the sides since 2022. The two belligerents agreed to the largest prisoner swap since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, releasing 1,000 individuals each. Both also committed to drafting memorandums outlining their respective visions for a ceasefire ahead of a new talks round. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov proposed holding the next round of talks in Istanbul next Monday, June 2.
Russia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Alleged threats to chief Russian negotiator's family ‘outrageous'
Alleged threats being made against Russia's chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky and his family are 'outrageous,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, noting that authorities are already working to determine their source. His remarks come after TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov recently stated that Medinsky – who led Russia's delegation at the peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul earlier this month – was receiving death threats from the Ukrainian side. His family was also allegedly targeted. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Russia proposes to hold next round of Ukraine talks on June 2
Russia has proposed the next round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday (May 28, 2025). Amid speculations about the Vatican or Geneva being the possible venue for the next round of talks with Ukraine, Russia has preferred Turkiye's Istanbul, which was the venue of earlier rounds. In a statement issued on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) evening, Mr. Lavrov said Russia's delegation, led by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, is ready to present Ukraine with Moscow's memorandum on overcoming the root causes of the crisis on June 2 in Istanbul, state news agency TASS reported. 'As we agreed, the Russian side promptly developed a relevant memorandum, outlining our position on all aspects of reliably overcoming the root causes of the crisis. Our delegation, headed by Vladimir Medinsky, is ready to present this memorandum to the Ukrainian delegation and provide the necessary explanations during the second round of direct talks in Istanbul next Monday, on June 2,' Mr. Lavrov was quoted as saying. In the first round of talks lasting less than two hours, the Russian negotiators agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war from each side and prepare the memorandum of their demands to explore the possibility of a ceasefire. In response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's demand for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it would be possible if negotiators reach an agreement on a lasting peace in Ukraine.
