Ukrainian delegation asks Russia for Putin-Zelenskyy talks — Medinsky

The Ukrainian delegation has requested direct negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Moscow has taken note of this request, Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s chief negotiator, told journalists, Report informs via TASS.

"The Ukrainian side has requested direct negotiations between the two leaders. We have taken notice of this," Medinsky said, following a meeting with Ukrainian negotiators.

Earlier on May 16, Istanbul hosted direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, their first since 2022. Before those, the US, Türkiye, and Ukraine held a trilateral meeting, and Medinsky met with the US side.