Kremlin to announce composition of delegation for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

The Kremlin will announce who will participate in the negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul from the Russian side later. This was announced on May 11 by Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

He also confirmed that the Russian Federation is ready for negotiations on the date set by Russian President Vladimir Putin, May 15. The full composition of the Russian delegation will also be announced later.

"This will be announced," Ushakov told Izvestia correspondent Nikolai Ivanov.

In addition, the presidential aide clarified that at the moment Russia is waiting for a response from the Ukrainian side on the issue of holding negotiations.

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