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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave the green light for direct talks with Russia to go ahead in Istanbul, despite his frustration with the low level of the Russian delegation sent by President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky said only some of his delegation would head into the negotiations, and the group would be led by his defense minister. He said the timings and length of the talks were still to be worked out.
The talks would involve Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and Turkey, he said.
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