Russia and Ukraine have completed the next round of face-to-face talks, which took place in Istanbul. On this subject informed CASS.

As a result, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, noted that the negotiations were constructive. He said Russia is taking two steps towards Ukraine for de-escalation.

“We received proposals from Ukraine for consideration, their position clearly formulated on inclusion in the agreement. These proposals will be studied soon and will be presented to the President. And our corresponding response will be given,” he said.

Provided we work quickly on the treaty and find a compromise, the opportunity to conclude peace will become closer, summarized Medinsky.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, member of the Ukrainian delegation David Arakhamia declared on a new system of security guarantees for Ukraine.

According to him, proposals on an agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine have been submitted to Russia. It should be an international treaty signed by all security guarantors.

Ukrainian delegation offersso the fate of the eastern territories of Ukraine is decided in direct negotiations by Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.

“These issues are included in a separate paragraph, which will be discussed within the framework of the negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents,” said Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to the chief of staff of the Ukrainian president.

The Ukrainian delegation also proposes to record that bilateral negotiations on the status of Crimea and Sevastopol will take place within 15 years. For now, troops will not be used to solve the problem.

The situation in Ukraine remains difficult. The fighting continues. Russia launched a special military operation on February 24, 2022. The number of casualties among the military and civilians continues to rise. Many countries have introduced and continue to impose severe sanctions against the Russian Federation.