Talks between Russia and Ukraine continued earlier this week as hostilities continue. The Kremlin continues to refuse a meeting between the two heads of state.
Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia have agreed on a new round of negotiations via video link for Monday. The two teams wanted to start talks in the morning, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podoliak told Unian agency.
“Recently, working groups on both sides have been working intensively.” Last Monday, the last peace talks were held at a higher level.
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 breakaway so-called People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. Ukraine has so far signaled a willingness to compromise in the talks on the country’s neutrality, but is demanding strong security guarantees from the West. In addition, Kyiv insists on territorial integrity.
Ultimately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists on meeting directly with his adversary Vladimir Putin to negotiate. The Kremlin has so far rejected this.
Source: Stern
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