Internet reports that U.S. President Trump believes that the upcoming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine may be fruitful. "The meetings with Russia and Ukraine on Thursday were very important. I really insist on having this meeting. I think this meeting may produce good results,"Trump said. Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier proposed resuming direct talks in Istanbul on May 15 after suspending direct talks with Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later confirmed that he was ready to host Russian and Ukraine delegations in Istanbul. Turkey's foreign minister said Russia and Ukraine could agree on conditions for starting negotiations in Istanbul in the next few days.