Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his foreign and defense ministers, along with top military and intelligence officials, ahead of planned peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul.
The high-level meeting focused on shaping Russia’s strategy for the upcoming negotiations, which aim to ease tensions and seek a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Putin’s discussions with national security leaders come as Moscow prepares to send a delegation to Istanbul, where representatives from both Russia and Ukraine are expected to engage in direct talks.
The Kremlin has not disclosed specific details of its negotiation strategy but signaled its readiness to participate in meaningful dialogue under international observation.
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