The Russian delegation has temporarily left the hall where negotiations with Ukraine are taking place in Istanbul.

It is not yet known whether the Russian delegation will leave Türkiye today.

Source: Russia's RIA Novosti

Trump:

I don't know if Netanyahu is capable of signing a hostage deal, and we'll find out very soon.

Russia and Ukraine have taken a pause in negotiations in Istanbul.

Source: TASS

Zelensky:

It is obvious that the Russian delegation that arrived in Istanbul is of a very low level. It does not include a single person who really makes decisions in Russia. Despite this, I sent our team, led by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, to Istanbul – at least to find out whether those Russians are really capable of resolving something.

Zelensky:

Ukraine is ready to take all realistic steps to end this war. I call on Putin to give his delegation real powers.

Negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation have been completed, the delegations have dispersed, statements for the press are being prepared.

Source: TASS

Ukrainian official to AFP:

Resumption of Russian-Ukrainian talks on Friday is possible but not yet planned.

Zelensky, Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk had a phone conversation with Trump.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov:

Potentially preparing a meeting at the level of leaders of countries.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov:

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side.

Russian delegation:

We will continue talks. We are satisfied with the result.

Russian delegation:

We have taken note of the request for a meeting between the leaders of the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

Russian delegation:

The Russian Federation and Ukraine will present their vision of a possible future ceasefire in detail, after which the negotiations will continue.

Zelensky:

Our position: if the Russians refuse a complete and unconditional ceasefire and killings, there must be strong sanctions. Pressure on Russia must be maintained until Russia is ready to end the war.

Russia reportedly threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy regions and demanded a ceasefire only if Ukrainian forces withdraw from four regions.

Source: The Economist correspondent

Russian delegation head Medinsky during talks with Ukraine in Istanbul today:

“We don’t want war, but we’re ready to fight for a year, two, three—however long it takes. We fought Sweden for 21 years. How long are you ready to fight?”

Source: The Economist correspondent

Medinsky:

“And Peter the Great… you know who financed him? England and France.

Sweden would still be a great power today if not for that.”

An actual post from US President Trump.

Steve Witkoff:

If Trump brings Iran and the Arab nations together, the Middle East could outpace the EU economically. The Gulf is highly undervalued. Europe is dysfunctional. A united Gulf could overtake Europe.

Medinsky:

Maybe some of those sitting here at this table will lose more of their loved ones.

Russia is prepared to fight forever.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

Russian and Ukrainian delegations reached a fundamental agreement on a new meeting.