As reported, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinksy has been addressing the media in Istanbul.

He says Russia considers the talks in Istanbul as a continuation of the last face-to-face talks held between Ukraine and Russia in 2022.

Medinsky says Russia is “ready” to discuss “possible compromises” and is in a “working mood”.

He adds that his delegation – which Zelensky earlier called “low-level” – consists of “chief officials of all relevant authorities”.

—-REUTERS