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Work on Ukraine Peace Memorandum at 'Advanced Stage'
- On May 23, 2025, Sergey Lavrov announced in Moscow that Russia is in the advanced stages of preparing a peace memorandum to facilitate upcoming negotiations with Ukraine.
- This follows the resumption of direct talks in Istanbul on May 16 after a three-year pause, with both sides agreeing to a second round of negotiations soon.
- Lavrov noted the memorandum outlines steps toward a peace agreement and confirmed Moscow's readiness to continue dialogue, but dismissed the Vatican as an unrealistic venue.
- Lavrov stated that while he is uncertain about the other party's progress, Russia's efforts on the memorandum are well-developed, and the document will be delivered to Ukraine as per their agreement.
- The memorandum may facilitate progress, but observers suggest Moscow’s insistence on conditions and venue preferences indicate a strategy to prolong the conflict.
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Work on Ukraine peace memorandum at 'advanced stage'
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