Ryabkov, Nuland sit down to negotiate

MOSCOW. May 18 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov is holding negotiations with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland in Moscow.

The sides are planned to discuss Russia-U.S. relations and the current status of the Ukrainian settlement process.

After her meeting with Ryabkov, Nuland will meet with Russian State Secretary - Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin.