The Kremlin said that President Vladimir Putin met with top Russian officials late Wednesday to “prepare for the upcoming negotiations with the Ukrainian side.” Video shared by Kremlin showed Putin entering the room with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other Russian top officials seated at the table.

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The Kremlin said that President Vladimir Putin met with top Russian officials late Wednesday to “prepare for the upcoming negotiations with the Ukrainian side.” Video shared by Kremlin showed Putin entering the room with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other Russian top officials seated at the table.