"We are ready to hold the next round of negotiations with Kiev in Istanbul" - Putin

Moscow is ready to hold the next round of talks with Kiev in Istanbul. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, answering journalists' questions.

"The place and time for the next round of talks must be agreed. I expect that Turkish President Erdogan will continue to support this process. We are very grateful to him for that. We are ready to hold such a meeting in Istanbul," the Russian President said.