Reports that Russia, Ukraine’s meeting in Istanbul kicked off not true

Reports that Russia, Ukraine’s meeting in Istanbul kicked off not true — TASS source

Russian Politics & Diplomacy May 15, 16:22

Earlier, a TASS source said that there was no understanding yet as to when Russia and Ukraine will start their talks as Kiev has not yet articulated its stance

ISTANBUL, May 15. /TASS/. The reports that a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations has kicked off are false, a TASS source said.

"This is not true," the source said, replying to a question on the matter.

Earlier, a TASS source said that there was no understanding yet as to when Russia and Ukraine will start their talks as Kiev has not yet articulated its stance.