Ukraine ready to demand cease-fire during peace talks with Russia

Ukraine will be demanding a cease-fire and a sustainable agreement for it during peace talks with Russia beginning Tuesday in Istanbul.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told a local television channel that according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s instructions, the Ukrainian side will not negotiate on people, land and sovereignty.

Kuleba said that during the talks, the minimum demand will be to resolve humanitarian issues and the maximum demand would be a cease-fire.