Ukraine Accuses Russia of Sabotaging Upcoming Peace Talks

Kyiv warns of bad faith from Moscow ahead of the next negotiation round in Istanbul, citing fresh airstrikes and diplomatic stalling.

Tensions Rise Ahead of Istanbul Talks

Ukraine has accused Russia of sabotaging the next round of peace negotiations. While both sides prepare for talks in Istanbul, Kyiv says Moscow’s latest moves cast doubt on its sincerity.

Zelensky Demands Serious Engagement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is doing “everything it can” to ensure the talks fail. He insists that without a clear agenda, negotiations are just for show.

Russia Keeps Terms Under Wraps

Although the Kremlin says it will attend the Istanbul meeting, it hasn’t shared any formal proposals. Moscow claims its ceasefire conditions will be presented only during the talks.

Airstrikes Continue Despite Peace Plans

Just hours before the scheduled talks, Russian strikes killed at least three people and wounded ten in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Officials say both civilian and critical infrastructure were hit.

Explosions Reported in Ukraine and Russia

Kharkiv and Izyum saw more shelling, while a blast in Russia’s Kursk region injured seven. The origin of the Russian explosion remains unclear, but tensions continue to escalate.

Ukraine Reaffirms Call for Ceasefire

Kyiv says it’s committed to an “unconditional ceasefire.” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed that Ukraine has already sent its negotiation terms and wants the war to end this year.

Global Powers Push for Progress

Turkey hopes to host a high-level summit between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky. The U.S. is also active—Trump spoke with Putin for two hours, urging steps toward a ceasefire.

Truce Proposal Faces Resistance

Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire. Putin, however, has only mentioned a vague “peace memorandum,” which Kyiv sees as a stalling tactic to gain more ground.

Western Allies Step In

Germany pledged to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles. U.S. envoy Gen. Keith Kellogg acknowledged Russian concerns but emphasized the need to keep dialogue open.

Peace Remains Fragile

With no clear commitment from Moscow, continued violence, and rising skepticism, hopes for a breakthrough at the Istanbul summit remain slim—for now.