Live: Expectations low for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks after Putin no-show | EUROtoday

On May 16, 2025

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Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv are set to satisfy in Istanbul Friday for what can be their first direct assembly on the struggle in Ukraine since 2022. But expectations are low after Russia’s Vladimir Putin snubbed the talks and despatched a low-profile delegation in his place. Follow our liveblog for all the most recent developments.
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