Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky established a delegation to participate in peace negotiations with Russia, authorizing officials to negotiate at bilateral talks in Istanbul on July 2.
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Zelensky authorized delegation to negotiate peace settlement with Russia and Western partners
Ukraine's attempt to secure a 30-day ceasefire with Russia once again failed during peace talks in Istanbul at the beginning of the month
Ukraine should not refuse to negotiate with Russia in Istanbul even if the latter does not present its 'memorandum' on ending the war before the meeting in Istanbul
Rustem Umerov will lead the negotiations during the next meeting in Istanbul and hasn't seen anything yet
The main task now is a ceasefire and a truce
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