Russia reaffirms readiness to resume Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul
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12 November 2025 20:10
Russia has reaffirmed its readiness to proceed with Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. This intention, initially stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, was reiterated on Wednesday, November 12, by Alexei Polishchuk, head of the Second CIS Countries Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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