Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia want to negotiate again today via video link. The talks should start early in the morning, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podoliak told the UNIAN agency last night. “Recently, working groups on both sides have been working intensively.” The last peace talks to date were held at a higher level on Monday last week.
According to Podoliak, negotiations with Moscow on an end to the war could last “several weeks”. However, there are now signs that Moscow’s position has recently become “more appropriate” and more realistic. He did not provide any further details.
Moscow’s maximum demands include Ukraine’s neutrality and the demilitarization of the neighboring country. In addition, Russia is demanding the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory and the independence of the regions around Donetsk and Luhansk.
Ukraine has so far signaled a willingness to compromise in talks on the country’s neutrality, but is demanding strong security guarantees from the West. In addition, Kyiv insists on territorial integrity.
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