Russia expects 'difficult' talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
"Indeed, our delegation has left for Istanbul, and talks are indeed scheduled for this evening... No one expects an easy road. It will be very difficult," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters including AFP.
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