Istanbul Talks: One-Hour Delay Casts Doubt on Peace Prospects

Istanbul Talks: A One-Hour Delay and Skepticism Over Peace Prospects Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul faced a one-hour delay on June 3rd, 2025, raising concerns about the commitment to peace. The meeting, the second round of talks, saw the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Umerov and the Russian side by Medinsky. While a memorandum was signed, skepticism remains. Umerov's statements expressed Ukraine's hope for concrete results, including the return of children and a prisoner exchange. However, the author of the video casts doubt on the likelihood of immediate progress given Russia's past actions. The one-hour delay and the lack of immediate breakthroughs highlight the complexities of the ongoing conflict. The signing of the memorandum, while a positive step, does not guarantee a lasting peace, and the situation remains tense.