Ukraine sends memorandum for peace accord to Russia, Kremlin aide says

Russia has received a draft memorandum from Ukraine outlining proposals for a possible peace agreement, Russian state media reported late Sunday. The development comes just hours before scheduled talks between the two countries in Istanbul on Monday.

According to TASS, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed the receipt of the document. “The Russian delegation received earlier from Ukraine its version of the memorandum on a peaceful settlement,” said Medinsky, who is leading Moscow’s team in the negotiations.

Medinsky did not reveal details of the Ukrainian proposals but said the Russian side would study the contents before the talks.

The peace talks are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, which has caused thousands of casualties and displaced millions. Both sides have previously expressed cautious optimism about progress, though major differences remain on issues like territorial control and security guarantees.

The meeting in Istanbul is expected to focus on narrowing those gaps and moving closer to a ceasefire or broader agreement.

This is a development story.