Russia and Ukraine are due to hold direct talks in Istanbul on Wednesday evening, the Kremlin said, but added that the negotiations would not be easy. The Russian delegation is on its way to Turkey, ...

The U.N.'s top court was due to set out a non-binding legal opinion on the extent of legal and financial responsibility ...

"Naturally, no one expects an easy road. Naturally, this will be a very difficult conversation. The projects (of the two sides) are diametrically opposed," said the Kremlin spokesman.