A fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine on Monday will focus on achieving “peace, a ceasefire, immediate withdrawal of all troops and security guarantees,” Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak wrote on Twitter, MIA writes.
“Difficult conversation. Although Russia is aware of the futility of its aggressive actions, it is under the illusion that 19 days of violence against peaceful cities is the right strategy,” Podolyak continued.
The negotiations are set to be held via video link. Both Kiev and Moscow have expressed cautious optimism in the past day about the course of peace talks between the two countries, even as Russia’s assault on Ukraine intensifies.
