Russia, Ukraine send delegations to Istanbul for peace talks

A Russian delegation was flying on Sunday to Istanbul, on the eve of talks there with Ukraine, Russian state news agencies said, citing anonymous sources.

"The negotiating team flew to Istanbul," a source told the Tass news agency following confirmation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv was also sending a delegation.

"I have also defined our position before the Monday meeting in Istanbul", which includes priorities to reach "a complete and unconditional ceasefire" and the return of prisoners and abducted children, Zelensky. said on social media on Sunday.

Ukraine’s delegation will be led by defense minister Rustem Umerov.