A senior Ukrainian official announced that the fourth round of talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed on Tuesday after stopping the previous day, noting that Kyiv's demand for a cease-fire would be one of the issues on the discussion table.

The Russian and Ukrainian delegations continued to conduct negotiations - which were launched between them to discuss ways to reach a solution to the crisis between the two countries - through video communication.

"Negotiations are underway," Ukrainian negotiator Mikhailo Podolyak wrote on Twitter.

Podolyak added that the list of issues that will be on the table for discussions include a "cease-fire and the withdrawal of Russian forces" from Ukrainian territory.

Both sides have shown some optimism in recent days, although the Kremlin said on Tuesday it was too early to make any "speculations".

For his part, Oleksiy Aristovich - an adviser to the Ukrainian presidency - saw an opportunity to reach a peace agreement by May "and perhaps much sooner".


And yesterday, Monday, the current round of negotiations was launched via video communication technology, unlike the previous rounds.

It is noteworthy that the first and second rounds were held in Belarus, and the third meeting was between Russian Foreign Ministers Sergey Lavrov and Ukrainian Dmytro Kuleba in Turkey last Thursday.

On February 24, Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine, which was followed by angry international reactions and the imposition of "tough" economic and financial sanctions on Moscow.

To end the operation, Russia requires Ukraine to abandon any plans to join military entities, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and to adhere to complete neutrality, which Kyiv considers an "interference in its sovereignty."


European delegation in Kiev

Meanwhile, the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia arrived Tuesday evening in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in the first visit of its kind since the start of the Russian war on Ukraine.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala had said earlier that European officials were meeting with Zelensky with representatives of the European Council.

Fiala said that the purpose of the visit is to show solidarity with Ukraine, express the EU's absolute support for its freedom and independence, and provide a broad package of aid.

He pointed out that the visit was organized in consultation with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, and that international organizations, including the United Nations, were informed of it.

Turkish move

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also announced that he will send his Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to Russia and Ukraine, in an effort to resolve the crisis between the two countries.


This came in a speech he delivered on Tuesday after a meeting of the Turkish government headed by him at the Presidential Complex in the capital, Ankara.

"I will send our foreign minister to Russia today, he will hold talks in Moscow on Wednesday, and he will visit Ukraine on Thursday," Erdogan said.

He added that Turkey is continuing its diplomatic efforts to end the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, and said, "I will also host tomorrow, Wednesday, the Polish president in the presidential complex in Ankara."

Erdogan pointed out that the meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum several days ago is a clear evidence of the important role that Turkey plays in the diplomatic field.


Biden in Europe

The White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week, to attend an extraordinary meeting and show US support for Ukraine.

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters Tuesday evening that the president will travel to the Belgian capital, Brussels later this month, where he will attend the extraordinary NATO summit on March 24, to discuss continued deterrence and defense efforts in response to Russia's unjustified war on Ukraine, as well as to indicate To reaffirm our firm commitment to our NATO allies.

Psaki added that Biden will also participate in a European Council summit to discuss our common concerns about Ukraine, including transatlantic efforts to impose economic sanctions on Russia, provide humanitarian support to those affected by violence and address other challenges related to the conflict, according to what CNN reported. CNN) American.