In a plot twist that surprises no one, Russia and Ukraine sat down in Istanbul on June 2, 2025, for their second round of peace talks since 2022, only to discover they’re still playing different tunes in this diplomatic orchestra. Russia, led by Vladimir Medinsky, came with a bold playlist, demanding Ukraine surrender chunks of territory like Luhansk and Donetsk, and maybe take a break from military makeovers. Ukraine, however, brought its own sheet music, insisting on a full ceasefire, no territorial concessions, and a VIP pass to the Euro-Atlantic club with no limits on its military swagger. Meanwhile, the U.S., under Trump’s baton, is waving the peace flag but threatening to exit stage left if the two don’t harmonize soon. Adding spice, Ukraine’s audacious "Spider’s Web" drone attack on Russian bombers in Siberia stole the show, proving the battlefield’s still hotter than the negotiation table. Will they find a common rhythm, or is this just another verse in a never-ending war song?
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Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-ukraine-talk-about-peace-are-still-far-apart-2025-06-02/