Internet reports that at 1:36 am local time on the 11th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference in the Kremlin. Putin proposed to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkey on May 15. Putin said he would call with the Turkish president to discuss holding Russia-Ukraine talks. Putin once again stressed that Russia is willing to conduct direct negotiations with Ukraine without setting preconditions. The reason for the breakdown of the Russia-Ukraine negotiations held in Istanbul is not Russia. Although the combat operations are still continuing, Russia is willing to resume the previously suspended negotiations with Ukraine.