Putin: Russia is ready to wait if Kiev believes that it is not the time for negotiations

Moscow is ready to wait if Kiev considers the current moment unsuitable for starting negotiations. This was announced on August 1 by Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on the position of the Ukrainian authorities.

"Well, in principle, we can wait. If the Ukrainian leadership believes that now is not the time, but it is necessary to wait, please, we are ready to wait," he said, answering questions from journalists following a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Valaam.

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On the same day, Putin positively assessed the Russian-Ukrainian talks held in Istanbul last week. In addition, the Russian leader stressed that in order to resolve the conflict, it is necessary to conduct a thorough dialogue in a calm manner.

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