Ukraine and Russia will discuss possible Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, says Türkiye
Photo: Hakan Fidan, Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye (Getty Images)
During the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia today, June 2, preparing for a possible meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin will be discussed, says Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan ahead of the talks.
According to Fidan, during the negotiations, the delegations will:
- assess prospects and views on a ceasefire;
- address humanitarian initiatives;
- discuss preparations for a possible meeting between the leaders.
Ukraine-Russia talks on June 2
Today, June 2, the second round of negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations is taking place in Istanbul. It is expected that the Russian representatives will arrive with a so-called "memorandum" outlining their vision for the terms of a ceasefire.
The day before, on June 1, Zelenskyy approved the composition of the Ukrainian delegation. As in the previous round, it is led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Before the negotiations with the Russian side began, the Ukrainian delegation held meetings with representatives from Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
It is worth noting that the negotiations between the delegations have already begun.
More details about the second round of talks can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
