Russia suggests new peace talks with Ukraine to be scheduled in Istanbul

Published May 29, 2025 4:49am ET



Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested on Wednesday that a new round of peace talks to end the war in Ukraine will be held. 

Lavrov proposed holding talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 2. He emphasized his country’s demands specified in the earlier negotiations held in Istanbul on May 16, according to the Kyiv Independent.

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