Ukraine Revealed Russian Ultimatums During Negotiations in Istanbul

According to hvylya.net: The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Georgiy Tikhiy, noted that the documents discussed during the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul are not memoranda in the full sense. He emphasized that they should be viewed as drafts, proposals, and visions, rather than memoranda as claimed by Russian representatives.

'Because a memorandum is something agreed upon by both sides. This is their strategy. But we consider these to be drafts, proposals, visions',

Tikhiy also remarked that the Ukrainian draft memorandum is realistic and constructive, while the Russian one is characterized by an ultimatum tone and includes many maximalist demands and statements. He emphasized that both documents are significantly different in nature.

The negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul was very important. Representatives from both countries express different views on the nature and content of the documents being discussed. The Ukrainian side emphasizes a realistic and constructive approach to negotiations, while Russia prefers an ultimatum tone and maximalist demands. This reflects the complicated and tense negotiating environment between the parties.