Moscow, July 14 -- Russia is prepared for the third round of talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced today.

"The Russian side is ready to continue and hold the third round," Peskov told reporters.

Russia still awaits a proposal on the timing of the next round, but Kyiv is clearly in no hurry, the official added.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on July 1 that the dates of the third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were being agreed upon. Later, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that Russia was ready for the third round of negotiations with Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine held two rounds of talks in Turkey. The first talks in more than three years took place on May 16 in Istanbul. The second ...