February 28, 2022: Delegations from Ukraine and Russia concluded their first talks Monday at the Ukraine-Belarus border, leaving the door open for future talks as the conflict enters its sixth day.
The demands of Kyiv included an immediate ceasefire and Russian withdrawal, while Russia’s demands were not made public. Russian shelling killed at least seven people, according to officials in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv.
Both countries’ negotiators will return to their respective capital cities for consultations.
March 01, 2022: Vladimir Putin has set conditions for the end of Russia’s offensive as his forces shelled Ukraine’s Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine has demanded that all Russian forces withdraw from the Belarusian border during talks between Kyiv and Moscow.
Russia ‘Wants Agreement’, Ukraine demands ‘Ceasefire’.
Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict:
According to Macron’s office, President Putin and French President Macron spoke for 90 minutes on February 28, 2022, and President Macron asked the Russian leader to stop attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, as well as secure major roadways, particularly the road from the south of Kyiv. “President Putin confirmed his willingness to make commitments on these three points,” the statement said.
According to a Kremlin readout of the February 28, 2022 call, Vladimir Putin emphasized that a settlement is only possible if Russia’s legitimate security interests are unconditionally taken into account, including the recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, the demilitarization and denazification of the Ukrainian state, and the maintenance of its neutral status.
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Featured Image: Russian and Ukrainian officials take part in peace talks in the Gomel region, Belarus, February 28, 2022. (Reuters Photo)
