The first delegations began arriving at the venue in Istanbul.

The first delegations began arriving at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, where negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are planned. Footage from the scene on May 16 is published by Izvestia.

According to correspondent Nikolai Ivanov, it could be the Turkish side.

Earlier in the day, the media reported that a meeting between representatives of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine is scheduled for 12:30 Moscow time. Before the meeting with the Russian representatives, there will be a conversation between the delegations of Turkey, the United States and Ukraine, which is scheduled to begin at 10:45 Moscow time.

The news is being updated.