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Zelensky says Ukraine will attend Istanbul talks on Monday

The Ukraine president lists the country's positions for the talks as a complete and unconditional ceasefire, the release of prisoners, the return of abducted children

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media during a press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Reuters

Published : 01 Jun 2025, 08:15 PM

Updated : 01 Jun 2025, 08:15 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will attend a meeting in Istanbul on Monday proposed by Russia.

"I outlined (Ukraine's) positions ahead of the meeting in Istanbul on Monday," Zelensky wrote on Telegram on Sunday after meeting with his officials.

He added that the Ukrainian delegation would again be headed by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.

Zelensky listed Ukraine's positions for the talks as a complete and unconditional ceasefire, the release of prisoners, the return of abducted children.

"And, in order to establish a reliable and lasting peace and guarantee security, to prepare a meeting at the highest level."