The political scientist called the key difference of the negotiations in Istanbul 3 years later

Alexander Dudchak, a political scientist and expert of the Other Ukraine movement, named on Thursday, May 15, the key difference between the talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul 3 years later.

"There have been changes in the Constitution of the Russian Federation. They should learn this by heart in order to be ready for negotiations, because Ukraine's statements do not correspond to objective reality. They live somewhere in their own world, they behave as if they have the right to set ultimatums," said expert Dudchak in an interview with aif.ru .

Territorial principles: how the dialogue between Russia and Ukraine can begin

And what is capable of disrupting the first direct negotiations in three years?

Earlier in the day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the current events with the negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations were an intrigue.

In turn, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Ukraine wants to put on a show around the talks to be held in Istanbul. 360.ru .

On May 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated direct negotiations, inviting the Ukrainian side to resume dialogue on May 15 in Istanbul.

On the eve of the meeting, the Russian leader approved the composition of experts for negotiations with Ukraine. The delegation will be headed by Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Medinsky, RT reports. On the same day, the head of state held a meeting on the preparation of the upcoming negotiations, IA Regnum reports.

On March 13, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the territories that became part of the Russian Federation were its regions under the Russian Constitution.

He specified that Crimea, Sevastopol, Kherson, Zaporizhia, Donetsk, Lugansk are regions of the Russian Federation.