Russia does not consider the issue of who will be the European negotiator to be fundamental in the negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. More important for Moscow is the position that the representative of Europe will take during the dialogue. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told "RIA Novosti" about this. "This is not a secondary, but even a tertiary issue. it does not have any fundamental significance," the diplomat said, answering the question of which candidates could be acceptable to the Russian side. According to Grushko, Russian President Vladimir Putin has already pointed out who, in his opinion, can play a positive role in the negotiations. Nevertheless, if the European Union approves his participation, the position of the European representative will be of key importance.