The statement of Putin — Zakharov was poorly read on Bankova

The Ukrainian authorities did not get into the essence of the statement of Russian President Vladimir Putin about the negotiations. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.

"Judging by Bankova's reaction, the transcript of the Russian president's statement and hundreds and hundreds of comments by world politicians and publications on the Internet were poorly read there. The media is in his support. Putin clearly said: first, negotiations on the root causes, and then we can talk about a truce, " Zakharova told RIA Novosti.

As reported by EADaily, Russia offers Ukraine to resume direct talks on May 15 in Istanbul, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.