“Russia did not respond to our document, which presented the vision of Ukraine regarding the end of the war. We sent him on the eve of the meeting. During the talks, our delegation asked the Russians what their thoughts are. They did not answer any answer. Neither during the meeting or after him, “wrote Andrij Sybiha on the X. platform.
“We demand Russia's response. Every day of silence on them proves that they want to continue the war. Instead of responding to our constructive proposals in Istanbul, the Russian side presented a set of old conditions that do not bring anyone closer to real peace, “emphasized the head of Ukrainian diplomacy.
Sybiha pointed out that Russia's attitude is contrary to Moscow's earlier promises, In this with the promises made of the United States that this week in Istanbul will propose something “realistic and feasible”.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands sanctions for Russia
“Until now, Russia has rejected all significant weapon suspension formats. This is enough for our partners to impose new sanctions on Russia now,” said the Ukrainian minister.
He emphasized that “you have to put an end to killings.” “And if the current meetings do not bring such a result and do not contribute to achieving peace, it becomes more and more obvious that It is necessary to meet leaders” – he concluded.
Another round of meetings in Istanbul
On Monday, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia was held in Istanbul, in which Türkiye mediated. During conversations It was agreed to replace all seriously ill prisoners of war and less than 25 years old and replace the bodies of soldiers in the 6000 to 6000 formula.
The parties also exchanged memorands regarding a peace agreement. The head of the office of the President of Ukraine Andrij Jermak also announced that the Ukrainian side gave the Russian list with the names of Ukrainian children who were abducted to Russia, and Kiev expects them to return home.
Russia has made a number of demands in its memorandum – These are Complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the Craperson, Donetsk, Lugansk and Zaporoski Districts within 30 days of a truce, neutrality of Ukraine, limiting the number of the Ukrainian army and the organization of new parliamentary and presidential elections in Ukraine.
