Posted on 06/02/2025 5:18:27 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
The representatives from Ukraine and Russia gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday, with the second round of peace negotiations officially underway, according to the TASS news agency.
While the Ukrainian delegation is headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the Russian side has presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky as the lead negotiator. The discussions are being held at the Ciragan Palace (pictured). According to Anadolu Agency, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is chairing the meeting, with Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Director Ibrahim Kalin said to be on the attendance list as well.
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The smugness of the Russian delegation is missing today.
A long hot Summer awaits Russia, as its economy implodes, and the West loosens the reins on Ukraine’s ability to strike the Russian homeland in depth.
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