At around 10:50, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine officially confirmed that trilateral negotiations between delegations of Ukraine, the United States, and Turkey have started in Istanbul (Turkey) to end the war of aggression waged by Russia.
Points of attention
- The diplomatic department of Ukraine shared a video featuring key officials from the involved parties setting the tone for the negotiations.
- Anticipation is high for the outcomes of the talks amidst efforts to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
What is currently known about the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?
The diplomatic department of Ukraine published a video showing Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak.
Trilateral negotiations between delegations of Ukraine, the United States, and Turkey are beginning in Istanbul, the ministry said in an official statement.
According to journalists, delegations from Ukraine, Turkey, and the United States arrived at Dolmabahce Palace to hold trilateral talks.
The Turkish Anadolu Agency has learned from its anonymous sources that a meeting between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul to end the war will begin at 12:30 p.m. Turkey will also join the talks.
It also became known that US leader Donald Trump will not travel to Turkey for talks after his Middle East tour.
We'll see what happens with Russia and Ukraine. Now it's time to go home. I'll meet with Putin as soon as we can arrange it.
Donald Trump
President of the United States
