Russia, Ukraine and Istanbul
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Representatives from the Ukrainian and Russian governments are set to meet for a second round of truce talks in Turkey. DW has the latest.
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Asianet Newsable on MSNRussia claims shooting down 162 Ukrainian drones, all eyes now on Istanbul negotiationsRussia claims to have intercepted 162 Ukrainian drones hours before new peace talks begin in Istanbul amid continued fighting and stalled negotiations.
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Kyiv Independent on MSNAs Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talksAs Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough. While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it.
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSNUkraine’s disinfo chief suggests Kremlin may sabotage Istanbul ceasefire talksBryansk-Kursk sugar,” he wrote on Telegram. “Overnight in Bryansk Oblast, a bridge collapsed during the passage of the Klymovo–Moscow passenger train. There are fatalities. The official cause is listed as ‘illegal interference with transport operations.
Russia has proposed holding the next round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 with a view to achieving a sustainable peace settlement.