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Russia’s Refusal to Share Ceasefire Plan Delays June 2 Istanbul Talks

Ukraine accuses Moscow of deception over undisclosed ceasefire terms, prompting Washington’s two-week ultimatum to President Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured), following their talks at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 28, 2025.REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
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This combination of pictures created on May 25, 2025 shows (from left) Volodymyr Zelensky Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Overview

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia has failed to provide its promised ceasefire memorandum to Kyiv or its international partners despite assurances it was ready.
  • Foreign Ministry officials contend that withholding the settlement proposal signals an effort to stall any meaningful negotiation ahead of the June 2 session.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Kyiv’s demand non-constructive and confirmed Moscow has received no reply on Ukraine’s participation in the proposed talks.
  • Intelligence assessments indicate Russia has amassed roughly 50,000 troops near Ukraine’s Sumy region, raising warnings of a potential summer offensive.
  • President Donald Trump expressed frustration at continued bombardment during talks and warned he will reassess US policy in about two weeks if Moscow shows no genuine peace commitment.