17.05.2025 21:42
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the results of the Russia-Ukraine negotiations held in Istanbul with his American counterpart Marco Rubio. The two ministers stated that an agreement was reached on the exchange of prisoners of war and a possible ceasefire during the negotiations.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the results of the Russia-Ukraine negotiations held in Istanbul with his American counterpart Marco Rubio.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a phone conversation between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and EU Foreign Minister Marco Rubio at the initiative of the American side.
THE TWO MINISTERS DISCUSSED THE ISTANBUL NEGOTIATIONS
The two ministers exchanged views on the results of the negotiations held between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, hosted by Turkey.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio welcomed the parties' agreement to prepare their perspectives on the conditions necessary for the exchange of prisoners of war and the establishment of a ceasefire, stating that Washington is ready to continue supporting efforts to find solutions to the Ukraine crisis in the future.
Lavrov emphasized Washington's positive role in Kiev's acceptance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to resume negotiations, expressing Moscow's readiness to continue working with their American counterparts in this context.
During the meeting, where other international and regional issues were also discussed, the two ministers exchanged views on maintaining contacts between Russia and the U.S.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were held yesterday at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Working Office in Istanbul, hosted by Turkey.
The two sides agreed during the negotiations to conduct a large prisoner exchange of 1000 people for 1000 people, to present their detailed perspectives on a possible ceasefire, and then to agree on continuing the negotiations. The direct meeting of the heads of state of the two countries was also discussed during the negotiations.
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