Will Russia and Ukraine continue fierce battles in the eastern part of the ceasefire negotiations?

Russia and Ukraine negotiated a ceasefire on the 29th, and the Ukraine side proposed a new security framework with the countries concerned in place of joining NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Although the Russian side said that it would significantly reduce military operations around the capital Kyiv to foster confidence, it is expected that fierce fighting will continue in areas such as eastern Mariupol, and attention is being paid to the Russian side's appearance.

Face-to-face ceasefire negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations took place in Istanbul, Turkey, on the 29th, as fierce fighting continued in Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian side, discussions were held on a new security framework to replace NATO's accession, which could include the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, Turkey, as well as China and Russia. If this is accepted, it will respond to "neutralization" such as not establishing a foreign military base in the country.

The Russian side also evaluated that the talks were constructive, and announced that it would significantly reduce military operations around Kyiv and other areas in order to build confidence.

Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense has indicated that it will focus on military operations in the east, and the British Ministry of Defense may also deploy northern forces to the eastern states of Donetsk and Lugansk on the 29th. Published an analysis that it is expensive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said, "Russian troops are still poised to attack, so we are still poised to defend ourselves."

Under these circumstances, President Putin said in a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on the 29th, "To solve humanitarian problems, Ukrainian nationalist fighters must put down their weapons and stop resistance." He emphasized his attitude so far.

In the ceasefire negotiations, both sides made certain concessions, but in eastern Mariupol and elsewhere, fierce fighting is expected to continue, and Russia's appearance is drawing attention.