New Peace Talks Set for Istanbul Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Tue Jul 22 2025 18:19:04 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
New Peace Talks Set for Istanbul Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces new negotiations with Russia scheduled for Wednesday in Istanbul, aiming to progress toward peace.


The upcoming discussions, underscored by the backdrop of recent escalations, hope to address key issues such as prisoner exchanges and potentially lay the groundwork for a meeting between Zelensky and Putin.

In a renewed effort to negotiate peace, President Zelensky confirmed that new talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place in Istanbul on Wednesday. This development follows his discussions with Ukrainian Security Council chief Rustem Umerov regarding potential prisoner exchanges and the arrangements for the upcoming meeting with the Russian delegation.

Zelensky's call for renewed negotiations came shortly after US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Russia, threatening "severe" sanctions if the conflict does not see a ceasefire in the next 50 days. As part of its commitment to Ukraine, the US also announced plans to provide additional weapon support amidst heightened Russian aggression.

The Turkish government has confirmed the location of the talks, which echoes previous unsuccessful negotiations held in May and June. Despite Zelensky's optimism, Moscow has yet to comment on the schedule, and a Kremlin spokesperson has cautioned against expecting immediate breakthroughs, indicating that both sides remain "diametrically opposed" with significant diplomatic challenges ahead.

Meanwhile, Russia's recent upsurge in drone and missile assaults on Ukrainian urban centers has resulted in alarming civilian casualties, intensifying the urgency for resolution. The conflict, which has ravaged Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, continues to pose a monumental challenge for both nations as they navigate the thorny path toward peace.

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