Ukraine-Russia talks: Time and location of Istanbul meeting revealed
Photo: Ukraine and Russia will hold talks in Istanbul (Getty Images)
Another round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations is scheduled to take place this evening, July 23, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Ukrinform reports.
"The talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul are planned for the evening at the Çırağan Palace, where the previous meeting was held," the Directorate of Communications of the Turkish President’s Office stated.
According to preliminary information, the meeting is expected to begin around 7 p.m. in the Beşiktaş district, at Çırağan Palace. It was also noted that the meeting agenda may change.
The Çırağan Palace is a restored imperial residence originally built for Sultan Abdülaziz on the European shore of the Bosphorus. In the early 20th century, Sultan Abdul Hamid II lived there under military guard, and in 1909, it hosted the first sessions of the Turkish parliament.
Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks
Today, July 23, the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia is expected to take place in Istanbul. The agenda includes discussions on humanitarian issues and the search for peaceful solutions, although previous rounds have shown that the sides remain far apart in their positions.
Also today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the composition of the delegation that will participate in the negotiation process — both with Ukraine’s international partners and with Russian representatives in Istanbul, Türkiye.
