Tomorrow's diplomatic negotiations in the Turkish capital Istanbul are shaping up without particular expectations for a significant breakthrough, according to the official position of the Kremlin. The spokesperson for President Vladimir Putin - Dmitry Peskov, categorically stated that no miracles should be expected during the upcoming meeting.
Peskov emphasized the exceptional complexity of the Ukrainian issue, defining any achieved agreement as a significant achievement. According to his words, even agreements on prisoner exchanges or returning the bodies of the fallen are a serious diplomatic success.
The previous two rounds of negotiations failed to achieve significant progress towards ending military actions. The only tangible result was the mutual exchange of prisoners and fallen servicemen.
The Russian side insists that the negotiations make sense, despite the skepticism of several European political analysts. They define these meetings as another tactic by Moscow to deceive the international community about its true intentions.
The Kremlin categorically confirms that it will continue to pursue its initially set military goals, regardless of diplomatic efforts. Peskov emphasized the need for an frank and direct dialogue that takes into account the interests of all parties.
International observers are waiting with tension for tomorrow's meeting, analyzing every nuanced position of the Russian representatives. The lack of optimism from the official spokesperson of the Kremlin creates additional doubts about the real prospects for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
The upcoming negotiations will be another diplomatic test for both sides, with their success remaining in question. The international community continues to hope for a peaceful solution, despite the pessimistic forecasts of the Russian side.