Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia: Russia and Ukraine will continue direct negotiations
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, said that Russia and Ukraine will continue direct negotiations.
Russia and Ukraine have held two rounds of direct negotiations, both of which were held in Istanbul. The results of the negotiations included the exchange of prisoners of war.
Russia has also handed over the remains of fallen soldiers to Ukraine. In addition, both sides exchanged draft memorandums on conflict mediation. A Turkish source previously told Sputnik News that Turkey is waiting for Russia and Ukraine to decide on the date for the third round of negotiations. Russia has previously stated multiple times that it is ready for the third round of negotiations with Ukraine.
Galuzin told the Russian newspaper "Izvestia": "Direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will continue."
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