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Lavrov: Russia open to Ukraine talks in Istanbul

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov states that resuming negotiations on Ukraine is not a top priority for Moscow.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that resuming negotiations on Ukraine is not a top priority for Russia, emphasizing that Moscow is not imposing talks on anyone. He noted that Russia remains open to talks in Istanbul, but the current focus is on achieving its military objectives. The comments come amid reports that Kyiv is seeking to organize a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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