What is the purpose of the upcoming talks in Istanbul?

The talks aim to discuss the conditions for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

When is the second round of talks scheduled?

Russia has proposed that the second round of talks with Ukraine be held in Istanbul on June 2.

What did Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov say about the negotiations?

Peskov stated that the Russian delegation would be ready for talks with Ukraine on Monday morning and that a list of conditions for a temporary truce is being developed.

How does the U.S. view Russia's concerns about NATO?

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, mentioned that Russia's concerns over NATO's eastward enlargement are fair.

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Kremlin expects Russia and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire conditions in Istanbul

Q: What are some of Russia's conditions for ending the war?

Putin's conditions include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop the eastward enlargement of NATO.

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Last updated: January 23, 2026

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Kremlin Anticipates Ceasefire Talks Between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin expects Russia and Ukraine to discuss the list of conditions for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine next week in Istanbul, its spokesman said on Friday, praising the U.S. role in mediating the talks.

Russia has proposed holding the second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2. However, Ukraine wants to see Russia's proposals for a peace deal before it sends a delegation to Turkey, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian delegation would be travelling to Istanbul and would be ready for talks with Ukraine on Monday morning.

"At the moment, everyone is focused on the direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations. A list of conditions for a temporary truce is being developed," Peskov told reporters. He said the details of the memorandum will not be published.

Reuters reported earlier this week that Putin's conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards.

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said earlier on Friday that Russia's concern over the eastward enlargement of NATO was fair and the United States did not want to see Ukraine in the U.S.-led military alliance.

Commenting on Kellogg's statement, Peskov said that Putin has been consistently conveying Russia's position on the inadmissibility of NATO's eastward expansion.

"We are pleased that these explanations by the president are understood, including in Washington. And, of course, this is quite appealing to us in terms of the mediating role that Washington continues to play," Peskov said.

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting in eastern Ukraine between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops.

(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; writing by Philipp Lebedev and Gleb Bryanski,Editing by Alison Williams and Ros Russell)

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