Russia’s Demands in Istanbul Talks: Territorial Sacrifices and Military Limits on Ukraine as Conflict Escalates
Istanbul, Turkey — Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took a contentious turn as Russian officials demanded Ukraine cede territory and impose restrictions on its military size. This development emerged after a brief round of talks in Istanbul, the second since the onset of the conflict in March 2022, which lasted barely an hour. Amidst the discussions, both sides agreed to increase efforts in exchanging prisoners and returning the remains of fall soldiers, marking a …