Putin Reiterates Readiness for Ukraine Peace Talks Citing Istanbul Agreements
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow's willingness to engage in peace negotiations with Ukraine on Wednesday, provided they are based on prior agreements reached in Istanbul and realities on the ground. Simultaneously, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning its role as an objective mediator, citing President Trump’s recent enthusiasm for Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russian territory. These developments follow a period of intensified drone warfare and shifting political alignments within the G7 coalition.