Breaking news: While important developments are taking place in the Russia-Ukraine war, the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are being followed closely. In particular, it was expected that announcements would come about when the 4th round of negotiations would be held. A last-minute statement came from Russia regarding the 4th round of negotiations. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov told the Russian media that the fourth round of ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is planned to be held tomorrow.
WHEN IS THE 4TH ROUND OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE NEGOTIATIONS?
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov, during a statement to the Russian press, said, “No. Negotiations are planned to be held tomorrow,” when asked by a journalist about the ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Peskov also stated that the 4th tour is planned to be held via videoconference.
Oleksiy Arestovych, an adviser to Ukrainian President Vlidimir Zelenskiy, told the Ukrainian press that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are currently ongoing, and that the situation in Mariupol is the focal point of the Ukrainian authorities.
STATEMENT FROM RUSSIA “AGREEMENTS MAY BE SIGNED SOON”
On the other hand, Leonid Slutsy, Chairman of the State Duma International Relations Committee, the lower house of the Russian parliament, who is in the Russian negotiation team, stated that progress has been made in the negotiations held so far. Slutsy said, “Compared to the first meeting of the negotiating teams, Moscow and Kyiv have made some progress in reaching a conclusion. In my personal expectations, these advances could translate into agreements signed at the meeting of both parties in the next few days. “The agreements between the parties will help save many people,” he said.
UKRAINE: RUSSIA STARTS POSITIVE TALK
On the other hand, the Ukrainian administration announced that Russia is now more moderate at the table and that they will get a result in a short time.
Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mihaylo Podolyak said on his social media account, “Hello, I would like to make some explanations about how the negotiations are going. You must understand something important. Russia began to understand that Ukraine’s position was protecting its own country’s interests. Our position at the table is very strict and Russia understood that we will not make any concessions regarding the removal of soldiers from our lands and the ceasefire. Russia began to speak positively. I think we will get positive results within a few days. “I am grateful to Ukraine for enduring all this,” he said. (UAV)