Kremlin has confirmed this Friday that A Russian delegation will participate in the second round of peace negotiations with Ukrainescheduled for this Monday in Istanbul. However, kyiv has not confirmed its attendance at the appointment.
“Our delegation of negotiators will leave to Istanbul. And It is arranged from Monday morning to continue conversations, the second round of negotiations“The Russian presidential spokesman announced, Dmitri Peskovduring your daily press conference.
It was Russian Foreign Minister, SERGUÉI LAVROVwho: “The Russian part, as we agree, has prepared in an operational way the corresponding memorandum that exposes our position on all aspects to reliably overcome the original causes of the crisis“.
Ukraine asks for the memorandum with the demands for the peace process in advance
Both parties have confirmed that They have prepared the arrangement and the Document with the conditions for the declaration of a cessation of hostilities throughout the front they agreed to prepare after the telephone conversation held by the Russian presidents, Vladimir Putinand the American, Donald Trumpon May 19.
“We hope that both projects, the Russian and the Ukrainian, will be addressed in the second round”Peskov said. However, Ukraine insists that he wants to study the Russian memorandum before traveling to Istanbul to prepare a weighted response.
With Andri SibiVice Minister of Foreign of Ukraine, has affirmed that kyiv “is interested in these meetings”but he has conditioned his participation to Moscow previously deliver the document. “We are waiting for them to give it before (from the meeting). This was also promised to the United States,” he said.
“Russia must now accept a high unconditional firewhich will open the way for broader negotiations about our efforts to achieve just, thorough and sustainable peace for Ukraine, “he emphasized.
It has also reiterated the willingness of Ukraine to discuss a Temporary truce as a way to reactivate dialogue: “We are interested in establishing a high fire, either 30, 50 or 100 days. Ukraine is open to discuss this openly with Russia. “
Andrei NightHead of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, also demanded on Thursday the member of the Memorandum by Russia: “Ukraine is willing to attend the next meeting, but we want to establish a constructive dialogue. That is why it is important receive the draft of Russia. There is enough time: four days are enough to prepare and send the documents. “
The Kremlin, however, refused to deliver the memorandum in advance, claiming that these types of demons are not “constructive.” “We will not publicly discuss the content of these projects (…) because all negotiations must be carried out closed door“Peskov said that same day, according to Tass news agency.
Türkiye trusts a meeting between Trump, Putin and Zelenski
For his part, Turkey Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidancurrently of official visit in kyiv, has suggested the possibility of a historical encounter among the leaders of the powers involved. “We consider that it could be possible that the conversations that will take place in Istanbul are crowned by a meeting between Trump, Putin and Zelenski, meeting headed by Erdogan“He stated, according to the Turkish agency Anatolia.
Fidan has highlighted the Turkey role as a mediator And he has asked to take advantage of the diplomatic moment Negotiations can give concrete results. We want the impulse obtained in Istanbul to continue“.
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