"We assume a constructive approach within the Vienna-format talks, in total accordance with the provisions of the Geneva Communique of June 30, 2012 and the final statements of the international Syrian support group's meetings of October 30 and November 14. We expect the same [behavior] from the other participants, including Turkey," Meshkov told RIA Novosti.
According to Meshkov, Russia has never projected any disagreements its in bilateral relations or with any country's leadership onto international processes, so as to avoid negatively influencing regional of global security.
Russia, the United States and key European and Middle Eastern states, including Turkey, are taking steps to end the Syrian conflict by means of Vienna-format talks, trying to bring the government and the opposition to the negotiating table.
It is Turkey's position that President Bashar Assad has no role in the country's future, while Russia supports Assad as the legitimate authority in Syria.
Russian-Turkish relations deteriorated following the downing of a Russian Su-24 aircraft by a Turkish F-16 fighter in Syria on November 24. In response to this "stab in the back," as it was described by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has imposed a number of restrictive measures on Turkey.
Syria has been torn apart by a civil war since 2011, as government forces clash with opposition groups and extremists operating in the country.
