Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council on Friday. The head of state offered to discuss the upcoming negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement and ensure the country's food security. The president will confirm that the tripartite negotiations are scheduled to begin on Tuesday and thanked the leadership of the United Arab Emirates for its mediation efforts in resolving the Ukrainian crisis and resolving humanitarian issues. Video not loading? Look at MAX.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council on Friday. The head of state offered to discuss the upcoming negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement and ensure the country's food security. The president will confirm that the tripartite negotiations are scheduled to begin on Tuesday and thanked the leadership of the United Arab Emirates for its mediation efforts in resolving the Ukrainian crisis and resolving humanitarian issues. Video not loading? Look at MAX.