Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul on Monday, June 2, for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, but both sides signaled little hope for progress. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov led Kyiv’s delegation, while Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky represented Moscow.
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Russia and Ukraine hold peace talks in Istanbul as fighting escalates

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Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul for peace talks as U.S. lawmakers proposed tough new sanctions to pressure Moscow’s allies.

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