Deputy Foreign Minister of the russian federation Sergey Ryabkov stated that moscow demands recognition of the realities “on the ground”, including the inclusion of the so-called “new territories into the composition of russia”. This was reported by russian media on May 13.
“The topics are the same ones we’ve repeatedly discussed and that have been on the agenda lately: how to ensure a reliable, lasting settlement of the situation, primarily by addressing the root causes of this conflict, resolving issues related to the denazification of the Kyiv regime, and securing recognition of the realities that have recently taken shape on the ground, including”, - Ryabkov said.
As reported, the russian federation continues preparations for the negotiations in Istanbul, but no representative has been named yet.