Ukraine will make securing a ceasefire a priority in expected talks with a Russian delegation in Istanbul on Friday, a Ukrainian diplomatic source said, adding there was also a need for "confidence-building measures".

May 16, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are expected in Türkiye, which did not take place yesterday. But the question arises whether progress can be made, especially regarding a ceasefire, since even the composition of the Russian delegation already raises doubts.

Ukraine and Russia have begun their meeting in Istanbul on Friday in the first attempt at a ceasefire negotiation and a format that also includes representatives of the US and Turkey.  Attending the NATO foreign ministers meeting in Antalya,