Ukraine-Russia war, third round of negotiations today

Ukraine war Russia, today third round of negotiations between Kiev and Moscow. The Russian delegation, headed to Belarus for talks with the Ukrainian counterpart, has left according to reports from the Sputnik news agency. The two previous rounds, also hosted by Belarus, were held on February 28 and March 2. Read also According to reports from TASS, in another statement to Russia-24, Russian negotiator Leonid Slutsky said that “during the second round, the Ukrainian side showed negotiating skills”. “They realize that the life of the population is at stake, this is our common priority,” he added. Yesterday in a note the Kremlin, reported the Guardian, said that Russia will stop the military offensive if Kiev stops fighting. and Moscow’s requests will be accepted. During the telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin reiterated that the “special military operation”, wanted by Putin, is proceeding according to plan. Russia also called for a more constructive approach to Ukrainian negotiators in view of the next round of negotiations, taking into account – according to the note – the reality on the ground.During the telephone conversation Erdogan insisted on the importance of taking urgent measures for a ceasefire – which in addition to humanitarian reasons would, according to Ankara, give an opportunity to work towards a political solution – open humanitarian corridors and sign a peace agreement. The Anadolu agency writes it. Turkey, said Erdogan according to Anadolu, is ready to contribute with “peaceful means”. The Turkish president, reports the Daily Sabah, renewed the appeal to “pave the way for peace together”.