The delegations of Russia and Ukraine began direct talks in Istanbul for the 3rd time this year. The previous two rounds also took place in Istanbul. The Russian delegation is headed by Vladimir Medinsky.
Representatives of Moscow and Kiev are holding direct talks in Istanbul, Turkish media reports.
The meeting of the delegations of Russia and Ukraine is taking place in the Ciragan Palace.
The Russian delegation at the 3rd round of talks is headed by the aide to the President of Russia, Vladimir Medinsky, the Ukrainian delegation is headed by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.
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