
MINSK, 17 May (BelTA) - The results of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul represent a tactical but significant success for the Russian leadership, Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont told TASS, BelTA has learned.
"First, we did not expect any other results. The first round of negotiations fortunately took place and yielded at least some results. Secondly, overall, in assessing the results of this round, we agree with the Americans: this is undoubtedly a tactical but significant success for the Russian leadership," Natalya Eismont stated.