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Kremlin: Rus-Ukr Talks Unlikely To Begin Today, Could Start Tomorrow

RUSSIA

RTRS carrying comments from the Kremlin stating that Moscow does not think talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will get underway today in Turkey. Instead, says that talks could begin tomorrow or later in the week.

  • Kremlin talking on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's comments about Germany potentially stopping buying Russian oil: says that the market in South-East Asia could compensate.
  • Kremlin: There have been no substantial breakthroughs in [Russia-Ukraine] talks. Says there has been 'no progress' towards Putin-Zelensky talks.
  • RTRS: When asked what it will do if Europe refuses to pay for gas/oil in roubles, Kremlins says it will 'make decisions as they go'. Says a 'clear framework for such payments will be agreed upon' and that 'methods for accepting roubles for Russian gas exports are being developed'.
  • Kremlin: Biden's statements that Putin will not remain in power are worrying, and we will continue to monitor such statements.
  • The Kremlin's comments regarding talks not taking place today comes as something of a pushback, with the Turkish gov't seemingly confident that negotiations would get underway today.

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