The second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine has started in Istanbul.

The second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine started in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday, June 2.

The Russian delegation includes Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin.

The Kiev negotiating group is headed by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, and its composition has been expanded to 14 people.

Terms of contact: what did the delegations of the Russian Federation and Ukraine come to Istanbul to negotiate with

Why is Kiev making excessive demands and what will its envoys hear on June 2?

The first round of negotiations was held on May 16. As a result, Moscow and Kiev agreed to present their options for a cease-fire, as well as to make an exchange of prisoners of war in the "1000 by 1000" format. As a result, the exchange was completed.