Overview

• Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov transferred Kyiv’s full-ceasefire position document to head Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky at Istanbul talks.
• Russia announced it had completed its ceasefire memorandum after mounting international pressure but has stalled on delivering the draft.
• Kyiv reiterates commitment to a full and unconditional ceasefire and emphasizes thorough preparation for substantive negotiations.
• Umerov imposed a four-day deadline for Moscow’s delegation to hand over its memorandum before departing Turkey and cautioned against delays.
• Negotiators from both sides are set to meet again in Istanbul on June 2 to seek progress toward ending the war.