Russian negotiation delegation leader: Napoleon said that war and negotiation proceed simultaneously

The delegations of Russia and Ukraine held their first direct negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, on the 16th, after three years, lasting nearly two hours. After the talks, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation, Mezhinsky, stated that the Russian side was generally satisfied with the results of the negotiations and was willing to continue contact with the Ukrainian side. According to Reuters, in an interview with state television after the statement, Mezhinsky said that history shows that ceasefires do not always precede peace negotiations, "war and negotiations occur simultaneously." (Global Times)