Russia-Ukraine talks are expected in Istanbul
General Staff Russia of soldiers Kyiv indicates that he is trying to concentrate around
Today – March 29 Russia and Ukrainian delegations will hold face-to-face talks in Istanbul for the first time in two weeks. President Volodymyr Zelenski he said that, Ukraine to declare his neutrality and is ready to consider a compromise to ensure peace in the eastern parts of the country.
So far, both face to face between the parties videoNo progress was made in the negotiations through communication.
According to Zelensky according toUkraine’s priority in negotiations is “sovereignty and territorial integrity. “
Neutrality referendum
Ukraine “Real wants peace without delay,” he said in a video message on March 27. Zelensky said security guarantees included Ukraine’s renunciation of nuclear weapons.
What he told reporters according tothe issue of neutrality, NATOagree not to be a member Russia should be put to a referendum in Ukraine after the withdrawal of troops. He said the referendum could take place a few months after the troops leave.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitri Kuleba He said the biggest expectation from the talks was a ceasefire.
“We are not trading in population, land or sovereignty.” – Kuleba stressed.
Erdogan’s mediation
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a government meeting on March 28 that, Zelenski and President of Russia Vladimir PutinSeparate telephone conversations with him have progressed “in a positive direction.” He did not disclose details.
Erdogan before the talks on March 29 Ukraine and He said he would have a “brief” meeting with the Russian delegation.
Russia to Ukraine snowThe attack for no reason has already passed the second month. According to a statement issued by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army on March 29 according toRussian forces are firing rockets at settlements across the country, targeting fuel reserves, with the aim of “complicating logistics” and “creating a humanitarian crisis.”
The last days KyivLvov, Rivne, Jytomir and It is said that fuel depots were hit in Lutsk.
March 28 Kharkiv A rocket hit the town of Lyubot in the region, several houses were destroyed and several people were injured.
Kyiv concentrate around
The General Staff notes that Russian troops tried to gather around Kyiv.
A US defense official told reporters on condition of anonymity according toRussian forces are on the defensive near Kyiv, and have made little progress in other parts of the country.
USA President Cho Biden and said in Washington that, Putin To the words “can not stay in power.” according to “He doesn’t apologize.” Biden He said this at the end of his speech in Warsaw on March 26. These words were interpreted as a call for regime change.
According to Biden according toWhat they said was not a new policy, but an expression of “moral anger.” O, “Oh my God, what is this man like?” forcing to say “ He added that he reacted to the behavior.