The third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia ended – the parties’ reactions varied

The third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia ended

According to Russia, its expectations were not met, and according to Ukraine, some progress was made on humanitarian corridors.

The third round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian representatives on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border ended early Monday evening.

However, comments on the outcome of the discussions varied.

Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinski said Russia’s expectations were not met. He said Russia hoped that more significant steps could be taken next time.

Among the negotiators in Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak instead, said on Twitter that some progress had been made in the negotiations on the opening of humanitarian corridors.

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