A meeting between Ukraine, Russia and Turkey began on Monday (June 2) in Istanbul as Russian and Ukrainian officials held their second round of direct peace talks since 2022 with no sign they are any closer to an agreement.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will discuss their requirements for peace in their face-to-face meeting in Istanbul on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.

Fidan, hosting the second round of direct peace discussions between the sides since 2022, said as he opened the meeting that the dialog can reduce differences between the sides and move them closer to peace.

The Russian and Ukrainian delegations faced each other at separate tables in the room at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul, with Fidan and other Turkish officials at a center table.

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VIDEO SHOWS: UKRAINIAN, RUSSIAN, TURKISH DELEGATIONS ENTERING ROOM FOR MEETING, TAKING SEATS

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SHOWS: ISTANBUL, TURKEY (JUNE 2, 2025) (FOREIGN MINISTRY OF UKRAINE – Access all)

1. UKRAINIAN, RUSSIAN AND TURKISH DELEGATIONS IN THE MEETING ROOM, TAKING SEATS

ISTANBUL, TURKEY (JUNE 2, 2025) (DEFENCE MINISTRY OF UKRAINE – Access all)

2. THREE DELEGATIONS SEATED