Ukrainian-Russian talks have begun

Ольга Проскурова

Ukrainian-Russian talks have officially begun.

Earlier, the adviser to the Head of the Office of the President, Mykhailo Podoliak, called to ignore the toxic statements of Russian propaganda.

"In a few minutes, we will start talking to representatives of a country that seriously believes that large-scale violence against civilians is an argument. Prove that this is not the case. Do not pay attention to various toxic names like Yanukovych, Boiko, Muraiev, who Russians are foolishly bringing up," Podoliak said.

He also stressed that everything will be as Ukraine needs it.

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