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Russia-Ukraine talks conclude – media Russia-Ukraine talks conclude
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The negotiations in Türkiye lasted around two hoursThe negotiations in Türkiye lasted around two hours
The talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have ended, with the two delegations departing and press statements being prepared, a TASS source has said. The first talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years aimed at resolving the conflict and finding a lasting peace have ended in Istanbul. Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said that the sides will each present their detailed vision of a possible ceasefire, after which the negotiations will continue.
Ukrainian and Russian officials have yet to issue public statements regarding the first round of talks in three years between the two nations, aimed at resolving the conflict and finding a lasting peace. Medinsky also announced a large-scale prisoner exchange with Ukraine based on the 1,000-for-1,000 formula. He added that Kiev had requested a meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky, and Moscow has taken note of the proposal. He concluded that overall, the Russian delegation is satisfied with the outcome of the talks and is ready to continue contacts.Ukrainian delegation head Rustem Umerov stated that the talks on Kiev side focused on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. He noted that various versions of a ceasefire were discussed, according to RBK-Ukraine. Umerov added that an update on possible new negotiations will be shared soon.
An unnamed member of the Ukrainian delegation earlier told Novyny LIVE that “this is a pause, not the end — the talks may yet continue.”
A source told RIA Novosti that the Russian delegation temporarily left the negotiation room to take a pause during Friday’s session. It remains unclear whether the delegation will depart Türkiye today, the source added.
Talks were expected to begin on Thursday after Putin suggested resuming the Istanbul negotiations, which were broken off three years ago. Talks were expected to begin on Thursday after Putin suggested resuming the Istanbul negotiations, which were broken off three years ago. 
The Russian team waited for its Ukrainian counterparts to arrive for an entire day. Vladimir Zelensky only named his delegation on Thursday evening.The Russian team waited for its Ukrainian counterparts to arrive for an entire day. Vladimir Zelensky only named his delegation on Thursday evening.
Moscow and Ukraine last held direct talks in April 2022, also in Istanbul. Following initial reports that an agreement had been reached, Kiev unilaterally withdrew from the talks. President Putin later blamed Western interference and, in particular, then-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had reportedly urged Kiev to “just continue fighting,” for derailing the peace process.Moscow and Ukraine last held direct talks in April 2022, also in Istanbul. Following initial reports that an agreement had been reached, Kiev unilaterally withdrew from the talks. President Putin later blamed Western interference and, in particular, then-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had reportedly urged Kiev to “just continue fighting,” for derailing the peace process.
Russia, which had withdrawn its forces from the outskirts of Kiev as a goodwill gesture, later accused Ukraine of backtracking, saying it had lost trust in Ukraine’s negotiators.Russia, which had withdrawn its forces from the outskirts of Kiev as a goodwill gesture, later accused Ukraine of backtracking, saying it had lost trust in Ukraine’s negotiators.