Ukraine-Russia Talks Stall in Istanbul: Expert Predicts Limited Progress

Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul: Limited Progress Expected Amidst Continued Conflict Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine resumed in Istanbul on June 2nd, 2025. The talks, however, are not expected to yield significant breakthroughs, according to military expert Ivan Stupak. "Medinsky's limited mandate makes substantial progress unlikely," Stupak stated in a recent interview. The video also highlights the impact of a recent successful Ukrainian operation against Russian airfields, which has further complicated the diplomatic situation. The Russian delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, and the Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, met for several hours, but no major announcements were made. The ongoing conflict continues to cast a shadow over the peace process, despite the ongoing talks.