{"id":132556,"date":"2025-05-15T13:02:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/talks-between-russia-and-kyiv-are-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon-in-turkey\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T13:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:02:04","slug":"talks-between-russia-and-kyiv-are-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/talks-between-russia-and-kyiv-are-set-to-begin-thursday-afternoon-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Talks between Russia and Kyiv are set to begin Thursday afternoon in Turkey."},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"post__live-container--title post__space-node\">Direct Peace Talks Between Moscow and Kyiv Thursday: A Fresh Start<\/h2>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">After more than **three years** since the onset of the **Russian invasion of Ukraine**, **Kyiv** and **Moscow** are set to initiate direct **peace talks** in **Istanbul, Turkey**\u2014marking the first discussions of this nature since **spring 2022**. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">The **Ukrainian delegation&#8217;s composition** remains undisclosed. Despite the absence of **Vladimir Putin**, the **Ukrainian president&#8217;s** attendance in Istanbul is uncertain. **Andrii Sybiha**, Ukraine\u2019s **Minister of Foreign Affairs**, revealed on Tuesday his plan to attend a concurrent meeting of **NATO foreign ministers** in **Antalya**, southwest Turkey. This juxtaposition raises questions about the seriousness of Russia&#8217;s commitment to these discussions.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">**President Zelensky** has urged **Donald Trump** to attend the peace talks, suggesting that it would \u201cadd additional momentum\u201d to the meeting&#8217;s objectives. Trump previously mentioned the \u201cpossibility\u201d of attending the session if **Putin** committed to substantive dialogue. Currently, **Marco Rubio**, leading American diplomacy, is expected in Istanbul on Friday, as confirmed by a senior **State Department** official. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">The likelihood of **Putin&#8217;s participation** appears low. The **Kremlin&#8217;s** announced Russian delegation will be led by **Vladimir Medinski**, a presidential advisor, along with **Mikhail Galouzine**, the vice-minister of foreign affairs, and **Alexandre Fomine**, the defense vice-minister. Additionally, **Igor Kostioukov**, the head of the **General Staff**, is also part of the team\u2014indicating a focus on military aspects of the conflict. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li>What is the position of the parties?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">**Kyiv**, supported by its **European allies** and **Washington**, demands a **30-day total ceasefire** before entering into deeper negotiations. Although Putin has not ruled out the possibility of discussing a truce, he emphasized that talks should delve into \u201cthe **root causes** of the conflict.\u201d Moscow previously resisted extending a ceasefire, fearing that it would allow **Kyiv** to bolster its defenses with **Western weapons**. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">Since the **invasion&#8217;s** beginning, the Kremlin has maintained a **maximalist stance** on its demands. This includes **Ukraine\u2019s** renunciation of any aspirations to join **NATO**, surrendering four partially Russia-controlled regions along with **Crimea**, and a halt to **Western arms deliveries**. Such conditions are intolerable for **Kyiv**, which has long sought **robust security guarantees**\u2014either through **NATO membership** or the deployment of **European military forces**.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">**Iouri Ouchakov**, Putin\u2019s diplomatic advisor, highlighted that the agenda for the discussions would encompass both **policy** and **technical** matters, hinting at potential complexities. This remains particularly relevant as the **international community** watches closely for any signs of progress. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">**European allies** of Ukraine have warned Russia of potentially **massive sanctions** if they fail to agree on an extended truce in the immediate future. Zelensky has called for the \u201cstrongest sanctions imaginable\u201d should Putin decide against attending the talks. On the **17th**, the **EU** adopted a sanctions package targeting specific **oil tankers** within Russia&#8217;s \u201c**ghost fleet**,\u201d assisting them in circumventing restrictions. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post__live-container--answer\">\n<p class=\"post__live-container--answer-text post__space-node\">Despite ongoing efforts towards a **diplomatic resolution**, Russia continues to assert the strength of its economy amid sanctions, reiterating its commitment to pursue its \u201c**goals**\u201d of the invasion with renewed vigor. This underlines a complex dynamic, where dialogue must navigate through a multitude of stubborn positions held by both parties. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Direct Peace Talks Between Moscow and Kyiv Thursday: A Fresh Start After more than **three years** since the onset of the **Russian invasion of Ukraine**, **Kyiv** and **Moscow** are set to initiate direct **peace talks** in **Istanbul, Turkey**\u2014marking the first discussions of this nature since **spring 2022**. The **Ukrainian delegation&#8217;s composition** remains undisclosed. 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