#BREAKING Russia, Ukraine agree in Istanbul to exchange 1,000 war prisoners each, the biggest exchange since beginning of war, says Ukrainian defense minister
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Diplomatic Frameworks Around Ukraine Peace Deal OR Ceasefire | Reports-(CLOSED)
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Reported Kremlin instructions to Russian media explaining how to cover the Istanbul negotiations indicate that the Kremlin is preparing the Russian population for a longer war in Ukraine and is not interested in engaging in good-faith negotiations that require compromises from both sides.
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Belgium is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of the "coalition of the willing" immediately after a ceasefire is agreed, Defense Minister Theo Francken announced.
NEW: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on May 19 to discuss ceasefire and peace negotiations regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia must break its pattern of protracting negotiations and failing to offer any meaningful concessions to Ukraine in order for legitimate and good-faith negotiations to lead to a lasting and sustainable end to its war against Ukraine.
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1. Russia must explicitly acknowledge the legitimacy of the Ukrainian president, government, and constitution and Ukraine's sovereignty in order to engage in meaningful, good-faith negotiations.
2. Russia must agree that ceasefire negotiations must precede peace settlement negotiations.
3. Russia must show its willingness to make concessions of its own in any future bilateral negotiations, especially as the Kremlin appears to be setting conditions to expand its list of demands amid the peace talks.
2/ MORE: Russia reportedly continues to expand its military infrastructure along its border with Finland and Estonia, likely in preparation for future aggression against NATO.
Ukraine's Western allies continue to provide military aid to Ukraine.
3/ Ukrainian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Borova and Toretsk.
4/ Russian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2025:
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Russia must break its pattern of protracting negotiations and failing to offer any meaningful concessions to Ukraine in order for legitimate and good-faith negotiations to lead to a lasting and sustainable end to its war against Ukraine.
(1/4)1. Russia must explicitly acknowledge the legitimacy of the Ukrainian president, government, and constitution and Ukraine's sovereignty in order to engage in meaningful, good-faith negotiations.
2. Russia must agree that ceasefire negotiations must precede peace settlement negotiations.
3. Russia must show its willingness to make concessions of its own in any future bilateral negotiations, especially as the Kremlin appears to be setting conditions to expand its list of demands amid the peace talks.
2/ MORE: Russia reportedly continues to expand its military infrastructure along its border with Finland and Estonia, likely in preparation for future aggression against NATO.
Ukraine's Western allies continue to provide military aid to Ukraine.
3/ Ukrainian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Borova and Toretsk.
4/ Russian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2025:
Institute for the Study of War
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on May 19 to discuss ceasefire and peace negotiations regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Empty promises.
Putin’s former advisor Sergei Markov says peace in Ukraine is unlikely in 2025, with serious talks expected only toward year’s end.
LAVROV: RUSSIA PROPOSES NEXT ROUND OF RUSSIA-UKRAINE TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 2 - TASS
Türkiye proposes hosting a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: We welcome a broader format for negotiations with Russia, including the participation of President Trump.
Turkish Foreign Minister: The talks held in Istanbul may culminate in a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky hosted by Erdogan.
Senators @LindseyGrahamSC and @SenBlumenthal visited Ukraine, meeting with @ZelenskyyUa and other key government officials. A clear signal of bipartisan American support for Ukraine’s efforts to end the war—on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
On June 5, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Washington and meet Donald Trump in person for the first time at the White House. One of the topics of the talks will be Russia's war against Ukraine.
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