Face-to-face ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began in Istanbul, Turkey, on the evening of the 29th of Japan time, as fierce battles between the two sides continued in Ukraine.
The focus is on finding a compromise in Ukraine's "neutralization" that Russia demands, and finding a way to overcome the situation.
Face-to-face ceasefire negotiations between both delegations began on the evening of the 29th of Japan time in Istanbul, Turkey, as Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continued.
Turkey's President Erdogan, who acts as an intermediary, said in front of the delegation, "It is not in the interest of anyone to prolong the conflict. It is time for negotiations to produce concrete results." He expressed his hope that the negotiations would proceed.
He said, "If negotiations progress, a summit meeting between the two sides will be possible. Turkey will spare no effort in supporting it."
In the negotiations so far, the Ukrainian side has expressed its intention to discuss a new security framework to replace NATO = accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and is also willing to make concessions over the "neutralization" of Ukraine required by Russia. I'm showing you.
A spokesman for the Russian Presidential Administration, Peskov, said on the 28th, "It is important to proceed with negotiations through direct dialogue," and expressed hope for a breakthrough.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kreva emphasized in an interview with a television station on the 28th, "The biggest plan is to reach a ceasefire agreement. We will not deal with people, territory or sovereignty."
Between the two sides, Ukraine refused to approve the southern Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed eight years ago, and the independence of the eastern region, which is virtually dominated by pro-Russian militants. The gap between claims continues.
This is the fourth face-to-face negotiation since it was held in Belarus on the 7th of this month, and the focus is on finding a compromise in the "neutralization" of Ukraine, which Russia demands, and how to resolve the situation.