Ukraine and Russia Meet in Turkey for Peace Talks After Launching Major Attacks
Ukrainian and Russian delegations met in Istanbul in June 2025 for a second round of direct peace talks, a day after Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone attack on air bases inside Russia, with Ukraine pressing for details of a proposed ceasefire.

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3 developments- May 29, 2025Russia says Ukraine not responding on Istanbul talks
- May 30, 2025Only center coverage:Ukraine demands Russian cease-fire details before Monday peace talks
- Jun 1, 2025Ukraine and Russia Meet in Turkey for Peace Talks After Launching Major Attacks
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