‘Putin’s selection of sending Medinsky reinforces concept this can be a continuation of failed talks in 2022’ | EUROtoday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is assembly with high Turkish and Ukrainian officers Friday after touchdown in Istanbul forward of the primary direct Russia-Ukraine talks in three years. Ukraine’s negotiators can be led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, whereas the Russian facet is headed by Vladimir Medinsky, a hawkish adviser to Putin who has questioned Ukraine’s proper to exist and led failed talks at first of the battle. For in-depth evaluation and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr Gavin Hall, NATO professional and Teaching Fellow in Political Science and International Security on the University of Strathclyde.
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