🇷🇺💬🇺🇦The Ukrainian delegation hoped to achieve a respite in Istanbul for rearmament and regrouping of troops, but did not get what they wanted - Russian Ambassador At Large Rodion Miroshnik

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🇺🇦 Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov issued a statement following negotiations with Russia.

- He confirmed both sides agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange.

- Ceasefire terms were discussed.

- Umerov stated: “We continue working,” confirming earlier remarks by Medinsky and the Turkish Foreign Minister that a new round of talks is being prepared.

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🇷🇺 Medinsky in an interview with Yevgeny Popov on 60 Minutes:

➡️It was important to remind the Ukrainians how the war could have ended early—if they hadn’t stalled in Gomel and if the West hadn’t sabotaged the Istanbul talks.

➡️War and negotiations happen simultaneously. Anyone claiming otherwise doesn’t know history.

➡️The most relevant lesson for Ukraine is the Great Northern War. Sweden fought to the last man—only to sign a peace treaty 21 years later and permanently lose its status as a major European power.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Negotiations with Ukraine be like...

Via: @Z_memesz

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Bro was cooking today...

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🇹🇷✈️🇷🇺 Seems like the Russian delegation left Istanbul.

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🇺🇦💬 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi (or Georgiy Tikhiy if you don't want to break your brain) declined to specify which Russian demands were deemed unacceptable by Kiev.

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🏁 At this point, we're convinced ‘ball’ is Rutti Frutti’s safe word.

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🇵🇱 "We probably still have very difficult days ahead of us," the Polish Prime Minister said, commenting on the outcome of the talks in Istanbul.

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🇺🇸🇪🇺 U.S. Signals Intent to Withdraw Troops from Europe After NATO Summit

The United States will begin formal consultations with NATO allies about pulling its forces out of Europe following the NATO summit in The Hague this June, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker confirmed at a security conference in Estonia, according to Reuters.

Responding to reports that the Trump administration is preparing a significant drawdown, Whitaker said “nothing has been determined,” but made clear that discussions would begin soon: “As soon as we do, we are going to have these conversations in the structure of NATO.”

He emphasized the need for an orderly transition to prevent security gaps, stating that “all our allies are ready.” Whitaker also highlighted that Washington’s desire to reduce its military presence in Europe stretches back more than 30 years. “President Trump just said, enough—this is going to happen and it’s going to happen now… we are not going to have any more patience for foot dragging.”

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🇱🇻 Chihuahuas gone full cray cray

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