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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 2 Jun 2025 05:36
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Russia confirms participation in a second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, despite ongoing Ukrainian attacks on its infrastructure.

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    Russian presidential aide, Vladimir Medinsky, gives a statement to journalists at the Russian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 15, 2025. (AP)

Russia confirmed its participation in the second round of direct negotiations with Ukraine, set to take place Monday at Istanbul's Ciragan Palace. The talks are scheduled to begin at 13:00 Moscow time.

The Russian delegation, led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, arrived in Istanbul on Sunday evening. Speaking to RIA Novosti, Medinsky said he was in good spirits and ready to present Russia’s response to the Ukrainian proposal for a peaceful settlement.

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The Ukrainian side, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, has increased its delegation from 12 to 14 members. As reported by Russian officials, Ukraine has submitted a draft memorandum in both Ukrainian and English.

According to RT, Medinsky said the delegation had no trouble reviewing the document, noting, "Our delegation includes people who know a variety of languages. Just in case, two of them speak Japanese fluently."

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