Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says

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Tim Zadorozhnyy Jul 21, 2025 · 1 min read
Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says
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The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul will take place on July 23, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on July 21.

The previous round of talks took place on June 2 in Istanbul, following a May 16 meeting after a years-long freeze.

Earlier in the day, Zelensky noted that the meeting would focus on three key issues: the return of prisoners of war, the return of abducted children, and preparations for a leaders' summit.

"The agenda from our side is clear," Zelensky wrote on X. "It is clear to all that truly effective talks can only take place at the level of national leaders."