The negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine, which resumed in In Istanbul, it is taking place and should continue behind closed doors, said Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
The corresponding statement was made by the Kremlin speaker during a briefing on Saturday, May 17 in response to a request to comment on the progress of the negotiations.
"Negotiations are going on and should go on behind closed doors," Peskov said.
Earlier it became known that Russia at the talks in Istanbul put forward tough conditions for a ceasefire for Ukraine. Among them is the recognition of the loss of Crimea and four other regions.
According to Bloomberg sources, only if these conditions are met, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss a cease-fire in the SMO zone.
Earlier, EADaily reported that Ukraine and During the negotiation process in Istanbul, Russia agreed on a record one-time exchange of prisoners of war according to the "1000 to 1000" formula.
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