Putin Confirms Delegation for Ukraine Talks

War in Ukraine 14 May 2025 23:30

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order confirming the composition of Russia’s delegation for direct talks with Ukraine, set to take place in Istanbul on Thursday, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

According to the Kremlin, the delegation will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and include Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, military intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov, and Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin. A team of experts was also approved to support the negotiations.

The order takes effect immediately.

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