Kazakhstan Explores Revival of 'Istanbul Process' for Ukraine Peace Negotiations

 

Kazakhstan Explores Revival of 'Istanbul Process' for Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed exploring a revival of the "Istanbul process" diplomatic framework to aid in resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. An overview published by Geopolitical Monitor analyzes Astana's multivector foreign policy and assesses the diplomatic conditions required to re-establish Istanbul as a neutral venue for conflict negotiation and mediation efforts.

Kazakhstan Urges Return to 'Istanbul Formula 2.0' for Ukraine Peace; Kremlin Declares Freeze Impossible

 

Kazakhstan Urges Return to 'Istanbul Formula 2.0' for Ukraine Peace; Kremlin Declares Freeze Impossible

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed freezing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and returning to the "Istanbul Formula 2.0" negotiating framework. Speaking prior to bilateral discussions, Tokayev stated he had received messages from European and American counterparts advocating for diplomatic dialogue based on previous negotiations conducted in Istanbul.

In response, Kremlin representatives rejected the suggestion to freeze frontline military operations, maintaining that a temporary freeze does not align with Russian strategic objectives. The original Istanbul talks served as a primary platform for direct diplomatic negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations.

Sources:

• Pravda Ukraine

• Yeni Şafak English

• YouTube News Report