As talks start, Turkey says critical to have Ukraine ceasefire 'as soon as possible'

16
May
2025

As talks start, Turkey says critical to have Ukraine ceasefire 'as soon as possible'

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As talks start, Turkey says critical to have Ukraine ceasefire 'as soon as possible'

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16/05 13:38

Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul starting: Kyiv foreign ministry

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Ukraine wants to discuss Putin-Zelensky meeting at Russia talks: diplomatic source

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US, Turkey, Ukraine meeting ends in Istanbul: Turkish foreign ministry source

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16/05 10:57

US, Turkey, Ukraine meeting starts in Istanbul: Turkish foreign ministry source

16/05 10:56

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Rubio lands in Istanbul ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks: AFP

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Russia, Ukraine, Turkey officials to meet at 0930 GMT: Turkish foreign ministry source

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