Ukraine yet to commit to new round of Russia talks

Al Jazeera :

Ukraine says it wants to see a document detailing Russia’s proposed terms for a ceasefire before sending a delegation to Istanbul for bilateral talks next week, while the Kremlin said it expected the two sides to discuss truce conditions at the planned meeting.

Speaking at a news conference in Kyiv on Friday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha did not confirm that Ukraine would take part in the talks that Russia has proposed take place on June 2, saying his side needed assurances the Kremlin was genuine about wanting to end the war.

“In order for the next planned meeting to be substantive and meaningful, it is important to receive a document in advance so that the delegation that will attend has the authority to discuss the relevant positions,” he said.
He said Ukraine had not received any such document outlining Russia’s proposals so far.

The two sides previously met in Istanbul on May 16 for their first direct talks in more than three years. The talks ended in less than two hours, failing to yield a breakthrough on a ceasefire. The warring sides did agree on a prisoner exchange, which later took place, and agreed to swap documents outlining possible roadmaps to peace.