Ukraine Russia online: Lavrov and Rubio phoned before the Russian-Ukrainian interviews
Russian and American Foreign Minister They talked about the possibilities of settlement of war in Ukraine and Monday’s talks.
This was stated by Reuters, referring to the Russian media. The telephone interview was confirmed by the US Department of Foreign Affairs, saying the Russian party asked for a call.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Rubio also expressed his condolences in connection with deaths after the collapse of two bridges in Russian regions adjacent to Ukraine. According to Russia, at least seven people died and 69 suffered injuries.
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The day before the second round of direct talks about the possibilities of achieving peace in Istanbul, Turkey, Ukraine and Russia significantly intensified mutual attacks. According to Kiev, Russia has sent the largest number of drones over the Ukrainian territory on Sunday night since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022.
Both Ukrainian and foreign media, referring to sources in the Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU), informed that the target of the drone attacks were four Russian Aviation bases, including the airport in the Irkutsk region, which is more than 4300 kilometers away from the fighting towns.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Genskyj confirmed the participation of Kiev representatives in the Istanbul meeting and stated that his country demanded a complete and unconditional ceasefire, the release of prisoners and the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia.
He also proposed an appointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin. « Only leaders can solve key questions, » he said.
The first round of direct negotiations among the opposing parties after more than three years took place on 16 May. The proposal for both delegations in Istanbul to meet again on Monday, Russia came a few days ago. Although the Ukrainian side insisted on it, Moscow did not give its requirements.
US President Donald Trump is pushing for the end of the conflict as quickly as possible, but his efforts have not yet produced more results. (CTK)
