The future of European security should be discussed with Europeans, but talks between Russia and Ukraine, Spokesman for the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said in Istanbul.
"One way or another, of course, the future of European security should be discussed with Europeans, there is no way out. But in Istanbul, we talk about direct Russian-Ukrainian talks on Monday, "Peskov told reporters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered Ukraine to resume direct talks without preconditions in Istanbul on May 15.
According to the press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov, the purpose of the negotiations with Ukraine is to eliminate the right causes of the conflict and ensure Russia's interests.
