The media reported on the possible start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in a few hours.

Negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul may begin in two hours at the earliest. This was announced by TASS on May 15, citing sources.

According to the source, neither side canceled the meeting in Turkey.

"It is expected to start no earlier than in two or three hours," the source added.

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin soon in Istanbul. What the media is writing

Earlier in the day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the current events with the negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul an intrigue. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the Russian delegation had arrived in Istanbul for talks with Ukraine and was ready for serious work.

On May 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin took the initiative to hold direct talks, inviting the Ukrainian side to resume dialogue on May 15 in Istanbul.

Later, the Russian leader approved the composition of experts for negotiations with Ukraine. The delegation will be headed by Vladimir Medinsky, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation. In addition, the head of state held a meeting on the preparation of the upcoming negotiations.