Russian, Ukrainian delegations wrap up peace talks in Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AA) – Russian and Ukrainian delegations held face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday. The fresh round of negotiations lasted for three hours.
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators later held separate press briefings to inform the world about the outcome.
Ukraine has called for eight countries, including Turkiye, to be guarantors in a possible peace deal; Russia announced it will significantly decrease military activities in the direction of Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Chernihiv to increase trust for future negotiations.
Russia sent troops into Ukraine in what it called a “special military operation” on Feb. 24. The war has met international outrage and Western countries have implemented tough financial sanctions on Moscow.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said “today’s meeting was the most meaningful progress since the start of negotiations.”
He added that “the top priority is to achieve a cease-fire as soon as possible and pave the way for a permanent political solution.”
Earlier, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his call for a cease-fire, saying: “We believe that a just peace will have no losers, and a prolonged conflict is not in anyone’s interest.”
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