Sources close to Zelensky have indicated the timing of the fourth round of negotiations.
(Baonghean.vn) - The Russia-Ukraine negotiations have begun constructively and are moving towards a compromise, Mikhail Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian President's office, said in an interview with Kommersant.
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| Negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations. Photo: AP |
He said that the parties had begun to formally legalize the agreements reached, but Mr. Podolyak did not disclose details. He stated: "As soon as the common legal formats of the two sides are drafted, a meeting will be scheduled – the fourth round of negotiations. It could be tomorrow, the day after. Perhaps there is no need to go any further, just to have discussions. We have discussed all the issues, we are now trying to 'package' these issues into some legal format."
The first phase of negotiations took place on February 28. The dialogue lasted less than five hours, after which the delegations returned to the capital for consultations on further action. The second round of negotiations took place on March 3. This time, the parties reached an agreement on establishing humanitarian corridors for civilians. The third round of negotiations took place on March 7. The dialogue lasted nearly three hours. During the meeting, the Russian side "raised the pressing issue" of opening humanitarian corridors. In addition, the parties held a "thorough exchange of views" on the political agenda, and also discussed the ceasefire and security guarantees.
