**Ukraine’s President Criticizes Russia’s Lack of Clarity Ahead of Istanbul Talks**
In a recent address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his concerns about the lack of clarity from Russia regarding their agenda for upcoming peace talks in Istanbul. The talks are scheduled to take place on June 2nd.
According to Zelenskyy, neither Ukraine nor its international partners have been able to obtain clear information about what Russia plans to discuss during the negotiations. This has led him to describe the situation as “not very serious.” The Ukrainian president emphasized that his country is committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict but is waiting for a more concrete response from Moscow.
The comments come ahead of a second round of peace talks proposed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. After the first round of direct talks on May 16th in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine agreed to prepare memorandums detailing their conditions for peace. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has labeled Ukraine’s request for Russia to share its list of ceasefire conditions as “unconstructive.”
Despite these challenges, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is preparing new diplomatic steps with European and American partners. The president maintains daily contact with allies, he said.
**Ukraine’s Demands**
Zelenskyy has also reiterated that Ukraine has already transmitted its demands to Russia and called on Moscow to do the same. He expressed hope that the American side will be decisive in imposing sanctions to help facilitate a peaceful resolution.
The upcoming talks follow the first direct high-level negotiations between the two countries since 2022. The Russian delegation said after the meeting that it was satisfied with the talks and that negotiations will continue with each side presenting its detailed vision for a ceasefire.
**What’s Next?**
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak confirmed on May 30th that Ukraine is ready to participate in the next meeting with the Russian delegation in Istanbul. However, Kyiv remains committed to waiting for a memorandum from the Russian side setting out their proposals before proceeding further.
The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia as they navigate the complex and sensitive process of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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