ISTANBUL. May 15 (Interfax) - The Russian delegation at negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul is "in the mood to work" and stands ready to discuss compromises, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who leads the delegation, said on Thursday.
Taking questions from journalists in Istanbul, Medinsky said the Russian negotiators were prepared to discuss "possible compromises."
"We're in the mood to work," he said.
Medinsky pointed out that the Russian delegation includes representatives and top officials from all relevant agencies.
He refrained from saying when the talks might begin.