Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul - TASS

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In 2022, Kiev told Moscow foreign partners against treaty — delegation head

Russia’s chief negotiator says he saw reluctance to fight in Ukrainian delegates’ eyes

Russia’s special op to continue with humanitarian issues resolved simultaneously — Lavrov

Russia committed to Istanbul agreements as opposed to Kiev regime — Kremlin

No understanding about new round of talks with Kiev, but communication necessary — Kremlin

"Now, depending on how the situation develops, the discussion should, in theory, be about continuing the negotiations, about the next round," Dmitry Peskov said

Kremlin calls for waiting to see if Kiev changes stance on accepting bodies of soldiers

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Russia is ready to implement the agreements reached in Istanbul

UN monitoring Russia-Ukraine talks, ready to support peace process — relief chief

Tom Fletcher noted that, as a diplomat, he "will always hope for peace, even when it's difficult"

Lavrov describes talks with Ukraine in Turkey as important, useful

According to the Russian foreign minister, both rounds of the talks yielded "concrete results"

Putin tells Trump about Kiev’s attempts to frustrate talks — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov pointed to "deliberate attacks against purely civilian targets, the civilian population"

Putin told Trump talks with Ukraine in Turkey were useful, Kremlin aide says

According to Yury Ushakov, the presidents spoke in detail about the content of the talks, their outcome

Putin, Trump started talk with situation around Ukraine — Kremlin aide

The second round of the resumed direct talks between Russia and Ukraine was held in Istanbul on June 2

Russia told Ukraine at talks that heads-of-state meeting is possible — Russian negotiator

Russia and Ukraine held a second round of their direct talks in Istanbul on June 2

Russia ready to begin POW exchange with Ukraine June 7-9 — chief negotiator

Vladimir Medinsky noted that the final parity figure is being agreed upon and that the priority categories for exchange will be "the wounded, the seriously ill, and prisoners of war under the age of 25"

Russian MFA hails Istanbul agreements as major success amid Kiev's 'unconstructiveness'

Maria Zakharova pointed to "how difficult it is to arrange these rounds every time"