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The situation surrounding the Ukraine-Russia talks for a ceasefire in Istanbul remains unclear today. Following the initial meeting, Ukrainian sources conveyed a negative outlook on the discussions. However, Russian sources indicated that the talks are not over and that the two parties are merely taking a break.
Despite earlier statements from the Turkish Foreign Ministry and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claiming the discussions had concluded, reports persist that the meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul is still ongoing.
A source told the Russian state news agency Tass that the negotiations had finished and that the delegations had disbanded, with statements for the press being prepared. Meanwhile, other information suggests that the conversations have simply paused.
The Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported that the two delegations are on break.
Ukrainian sources have also reported that the talks concluded, deeming the Russian positions unacceptable.
Images from the meeting at Dolmabahce Palace depicted a group of Russian representatives in dark suits facing Ukrainian negotiators clad in their signature camouflage uniforms.
Before the meeting, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addressed the Russian and Ukrainian negotiators at the Bosphorus palace. “There are two paths today: one leads to peace, while the other will result in more destruction and loss of life. It is up to both sides to choose which path to take,” he stated.
The talks began 24 hours later than scheduled, following a day filled with confusion and political theatrics regarding the meeting’s occurrence, attendee verifications, and participating delegations.
