Medinsky: 'Time will show' on Ukraine talks
Vladimir Medinsky, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation in negotiations with Ukraine, responded to a question about resuming talks in Istanbul with 'Time will show,' referencing Field Marshal Minikh. The exchange was reported by journalists in a Telegram channel.
Consensus
- Vladimir Medinsky is a Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian negotiation delegation with Ukraine.
- Medinsky responded to a question about resuming negotiations with Ukraine by saying 'Time will show.'
- The comment was made during a media interaction reported via the Telegram channel 'Yunashyov Live'.
- The question concerned the possibility of resuming talks in Istanbul.
- The exchange took place on August 19.
Points of divergence
- Medinsky referenced Field Marshal Minikh, stating 'In Russia you should live long, as the field marshal Minikh said,' and added that 'his fate confirmed it.' — fontanka
- Medinsky's comment was made in response to a follow-up question from journalist Alexander Yunashyov about how long 'time will show' and whether it would be 'happily.' — fontanka
- Medinsky's reference to Minikh was accompanied by a historical note about Minikh's life, including his service under several Russian emperors, his role in building the Ladoga Canal, and his exile and return after the accession of Peter III. — fontanka
- Medinsky's comment was reported by 'Yunashyov Live' and included a statement that Russia is open to diplomatic resolution but awaits a constructive approach from Western countries. — m24
- Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that Russia has demonstrated readiness for dialogue, while Ukraine has acted inconsistently, and that prospects for dialogue depend on understanding from Ukraine's 'sponsors'. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Medinsky answered question about negotiations with Ukraine with advice from Field Marshal Minikh — Фонтанка
- Time will show. So Russian delegation head at talks with Ukraine Vladimir Medinsky answered the question about resumption... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Medvedev replied 'time will tell' to the question about the possibility of new negotiations in Istanbul — Москва 24
Key entities
- Vladimira Medinskogo
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Stambole
- Yunashov Live
- Moscow
- Telegram channel
- TASS
- TASS
- Mikhail Galuzin
- Alexander Yunashov
- Time Will Tell
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