Ukraine proposed to Russia a leaders' meeting — details
Ukraine has proposed to the Russian side to hold a leaders' meeting with the participation of Erdogan and Trump by the end of August, said National Security and Defense Council Secretary Umerov following the delegations' meeting.
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Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov heads the Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations in Türkiye / © Suspilne
Ukraine is proposing that Russia hold negotiations between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin by the end of August 2025.
This was stated by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, who is leading the Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations in Türkiye on July 23, according to «Suspilne.»
«We propose to the Russian side to hold a meeting of the leaders of Russia and Ukraine by the end of August,» Umerov said.
According to Umerov, the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia could take place with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Ukrainian side also declared its readiness for a ceasefire, including halting strikes on critical and civilian infrastructure.
They also discussed further stages of prisoner and civilian exchanges. The Russian side agreed to the return of people who have been in captivity for over three years, including the severely wounded and young individuals.
It also became known that the negotiations in Türkiye concluded on the evening of July 23. The parties, in particular, agreed on exchanges not only of military personnel but also of civilians.