Istanbul Peace Talks Delayed Amidst Record Drone Attack on Russia

Ukraine and Russia's peace talks in Istanbul faced delays on June 2nd, 2025, as the second round of negotiations commenced. Ukraine presented its memorandum for a peace agreement, outlining a 30-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange. However, Russia's memorandum was not presented. This delay coincided with a large-scale drone attack on Russian territory, reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense as a record number of intercepted drones. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, met with representatives from Germany, Italy, and Britain before the talks. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Our team held talks with representatives of Germany, Italy, and Great Britain." This event underscores the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the challenges in achieving a peaceful resolution.