Ukraine, European partners coordinate ahead of Istanbul peace talks with Russia
Ukrainian delegation stresses full ceasefire, leaders� summit in pre-meeting consultations with Germany, Italy, and UK
ISTANBUL
Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya and delegation member Oleksandr Bevz met with representatives of Germany, Italy, and the UK in Istanbul to align positions before direct talks with Russia, a Ukrainian official said Monday.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi, the meeting aimed to coordinate views on the agenda items of the Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
Ukrainian delegates emphasized their commitment to peace and stressed the need for a full ceasefire, a potential summit at the leadership level, and humanitarian confidence-building measures.
“The sides coordinated positions ahead of today’s meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations,” Tykhyi said on social media.
The Ukrainian delegation’s call for a “leaders’ meeting” and ceasefire comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, with Türkiye hosting the latest round of talks as a mediator.
Ukraine’s delegation arrived in Istanbul on Monday for a second round of direct negotiations with Russia.
According to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources, Monday's negotiations are scheduled to begin at 1 pm local time (1000GMT) and will take place at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul.
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