Kremlin: Next Russia-Ukraine-US Talks May Take Place In Istanbul

MOSCOW, March 11 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that the next round of Russia-Ukraine-US talks may take place in Istanbul, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Peskov said all participants in the negotiations on Ukraine have a positive attitude towards Istanbul as a negotiation platform, so consultations could continue in the Turkish city.

"Of course, the Istanbul option exists, and all parties have a very positive attitude towards it," he noted.

Peskov also thanked the leadership of the UAE for their assistance in organising previous rounds of talks and for the atmosphere created. However, the West Asia crisis is preventing the continuation of negotiations on this platform.

"Of course, everyone highly appreciates the atmosphere that the Emirati authorities created for these trilateral negotiations, and everyone remains grateful to the leadership of the United Arab Emirates for their assistance in organising the negotiation process," he said.

He added: "Circumstances at the moment, unfortunately, do not allow us to consider the Abu Dhabi option."

The negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement that took place in Abu Dhabi will be continued in the future. However, there is currently no specific information regarding the place and date of their holding, he said.

"At the moment, there is no precise detail on the continuation and the next round of negotiations. As soon as accurate information appears, we will inform you. In general, there is an understanding that the negotiation process will be continued," he said.

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