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Delegations from US, Turkey and Ukraine gather for a meeting at Dolmabahce palace, in Istanbul, 16 May 2025

Video. Ukraine open to 'reasonable steps' to peace as Russia talks kick off

Updated: 16/05/2025 - 15:41 GMT+2

Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for ceasefire talks, with Zelenskyy urging Putin to engage directly. Kyiv's top priority is a 30-day ceasefire and peace efforts.

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