Ukraine and Russia Set for Critical Peace Talks in Turkey

Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to hold their next round of peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that the Security and Defence Council's head confirmed the meeting. Discussions include a possible prisoner exchange, and further details are expected to be revealed.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-07-2025 23:31 IST | Created: 21-07-2025 23:31 IST
Ukraine and Russia Set for Critical Peace Talks in Turkey
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Ukraine and Russia are gearing up for a significant round of peace talks scheduled to take place in Turkey on Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy disclosed this information based on reports from the head of Ukraine's Security and Defence Council.

In his nightly address, Zelenskiy shared that discussions with Rustem Umerov are underway regarding the preparation for a prisoner exchange. He mentioned that Umerov has confirmed plans for a meeting with the Russian side in Turkey.

Rustem Umerov, who now serves as the secretary of Ukraine's Security and Defence Council, led the first two rounds of discussions with Russia, marking his crucial role in the ongoing negotiation efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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