Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: Delegation Meets in Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Turkey for more peace talks to try and stop the war.
Russia said they are going, but expect it to be hard.
Ukraine's leader doesn't think they will make much progress this time.
The talks will likely involve prisoner exchanges.
The talks haven't worked to make a ceasefire yet.
Russia wants to meet their goals from the start.
Russia confirmed participation in peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul.
The Kremlin anticipates 'difficult talks' with the Ukrainian delegation.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has low expectations for the talks.
The talks follow two earlier rounds with little progress on a ceasefire.
The negotiations are set against the backdrop of recent attacks on Kyiv.
- Who
- Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are participating.
- What
- Russia and Ukraine are holding peace talks in Istanbul.
- When
- The talks were scheduled for Wednesday.
- Where
- Istanbul, Turkey.
- Why
- To negotiate an end to the war.
Russia
Ukraine
Negotiation goals
Russia
Intends to pursue interests and ensure tasks are fulfilled
Ukraine
Focus is likely on prisoner swaps rather than ceasefire
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Participants
- Russia and Ukraine
- Kremlin Expectation
- Difficult talks
- Zelensky's Expectation
- Low, likely focusing on prisoner swaps
- Previous Rounds
- Two earlier rounds