Kyiv: Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of deliberately stalling the peace process by withholding its draft memorandum for a settlement, claiming the document likely contains 'unrealistic ultimatums.'

According to Anadolu Agency, Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi expressed concerns on X about Russia's reluctance to share their memorandum with Ukraine. Tykhyi suggested that the memorandum might be filled with unrealistic demands, and this withholding indicates Russia's intention to delay the peace process. He emphasized the need for Russia to present the document immediately, as urged by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, to avoid the next meeting being unproductive.

The second round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is proposed for June 2 in Istanbul. This follows the May 16 meeting where both sides agreed on a prisoner exchange and the preparation of draft documents to advance peace efforts. Despite Russia's insistence that it will present the draft at the talks, Ukraine has demanded the document be shared immediately, a demand that the Kremlin has termed "unconstructive."