Moscow - Saba:
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the composition of the Russian delegation for the upcoming negotiations with Ukraine on June 2 will remain unchanged.
In response to a question about the delegation’s makeup during an interview with Russia 1 on Thursday, Zakharova said, "The Russian delegation’s composition remains the same, without changes."
The first round of talks between Russia and Ukraine was held in Istanbul on May 16, following an invitation by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 11 to resume negotiations.
Kyiv agreed to participate in the meeting after U.S. President Donald Trump urged immediate acceptance of Putin’s proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously conditioned negotiations with Moscow on a 30-day ceasefire.
As a result of the meeting, the two sides agreed to a prisoner exchange under a "1,000 for 1,000" formula, detailed discussions on a potential ceasefire, and the continuation of negotiations.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, expressed satisfaction with the meeting’s outcomes.
Representing Russia in the May 16 talks were:
- Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the head of state;
- Mikhail Galuzin, deputy foreign minister;
- Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU); and
- Alexander Fomin, deputy defense minister.
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