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Ukrainian rescuers walk past a damaged Russian tank in the Sumy region. in the northeast of Ukraine
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no significant progress had been made in the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Held in Istanbul, Turkey, quells hopes that talks will lead to an armistice.
Peskov said Russia had been cautious in commenting on the talks because “we believe the talks should be held in secret”, but said Russia’s chief negotiator would provide details about it. with negotiations It also stressed that Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, is “part of Russia” and that Russia’s constitution stipulates that the future of Russian territory cannot be negotiated with anyone.
Putin says the attack will only stop after Mariupo surrenders.
The Russian Presidential Palace said President Vladimir Putin has told French President Emmanuel Macron that attacks on the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol will end after the Ukrainian military surrenders.
However, French officials said Putin agrees to consider plans to evacuate civilians from the city. in order to receive the necessary food, drinking and medical assistance
Russia has not stopped attacking. Even announcing the withdrawal of troops
Vyacheslav Chaus, Governor of Chernihiv Region revealed to the BBC that Russia continued its bombardment of the regional capital today (March 30), including the area surrounding Kiev. Russia announced in a peace talks in Turkey on March 29 that it would “withdraw large-scale combat operations” in the area around Kiev. and Chernihiv
“While we’re talking right now, I also heard voices that I believe were mortars firing,” he said of Chernihiv and Nizhin. was attacked last night causing damage to civilian residential buildings
“We don’t believe [พวกรัสเซีย] because we have never seen their army keep their word,” Mr Chaus said.
The BBC was unable to verify that information. Despite reports that villagers heard the attack from the night of March 29 to March 30.
Ukraine does not believe Russia will withdraw troops Fear of being a scam to switch troops
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Hundreds of civilians were killed in Chernihiv as it was besieged by Russian forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his distrust of Russia’s proposal. which pledged during the peace talks in Turkey yesterday that A large number of troops will be withdrawn from the surrounding areas of Kiev and Chernihiv. as well as to reduce the level of military operations to show sincerity in such negotiations
“Ukrainians are not innocent. We have learned a lesson from the 34 days of Russian invasion and from the war in the Donbas region of the past eight years. The outcome of the negotiations is concrete.”
The Ukrainian leader also stressed that He had no reason to believe the words of some Russian negotiator.
“Although we may say that the negotiations signaled a positive But these good signs did not draw out Russian bombs or artillery shells.”
The Ukrainian Armed Forces also issued a statement that Russia’s troop withdrawal pledge It may be a scam intended to distract the Ukrainian side. Even now many Russian militias are retreating from Kiev and Chernihiv.
“This may just be the rotation of some combat units,” the Ukrainian Armed Forces said. It pointed out that this was a plot to confuse Ukrainian military commanders. Misunderstandings about the purpose of Russia’s new military deployment While the raid continues in the eastern Donetsk region. and the city of Mykolaiv in the south of Ukraine relentlessly
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
The statement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces In line with Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, Kiev remains at risk. and continued heavy airstrikes in the suburbs. although most of the Russian forces had retreated
Western leaders have expressed skepticism about Russia’s intentions. US President Joe Biden said it remains to be seen how the actual situation in the battlefield continues. To prove whether the promise made by Russia is true or not. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We will judge Putin and his regime by actions, not words.”
European leaders, including those of Germany, France and Italy, agreed that Western alliances also should not reduce their vigilance from Russia. until the brutal atrocities committed against the Ukrainians ended
Earlier, Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian negotiating delegation, said: will bring Ukraine’s proposal of neutral status in the international political arena Notify President Putin for further consideration. But before the two leaders were able to meet face-to-face as the Ukrainian leader requested, A treaty agreed by both countries has to be drawn up first. and must be signed by the foreign ministers of both parties first.
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Ukrainian troops in the east of Kiev on March 28.
In this peace talks The Russian side did not reiterate its original demands for Ukraine’s disarmament or “liberation of Ukraine from Nazis”.
As for the negotiating delegation of the Ukrainian side It has submitted a series of key proposals that will allow Ukraine to become a member of the European Union (EU), despite the refrain from NATO membership. and also proposed a solution to territorial integrity This will allow for a ceasefire agreement without having to make such important decisions immediately. The proposal of Ukraine is as follows.
- Ukraine will be a nuclear-free state. Neither is a member of any international political coalition nor will there be any foreign military bases in Ukrainian territory.
- There must be a security guarantee to Ukraine. with a serious and legally binding agreement by third countries such as the United States The United Kingdom, China, Turkey, France, Canada or Italy can provide this warranty.
- Ukraine will not enter into any military or political alliance with any country, and joint international exercises will take place. Only after the approval of the security insurer country.
- The future state of the Crimean Territory The decision, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, will be decided 15 years later, with Russia and Ukraine to consult throughout that period.
- The future status of the Donbas region which the Russian-backed separatist rebels occupy The presidents of Russia and Ukraine will negotiate with each other directly.
