Moscow, Kyiv see signs of compromise in talks
(VOVWORLD) - The fourth round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday centered around neutral status for Ukraine. Officials from both countries said the negotiations are in a critical stage and they see signs of compromise.
 Russian negotiators have an online meeting with Ukraine. (Photo: Telegram) |
The RIA news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that declaring a neutral status for Ukraine could be a key compromise.
Vladimir Medinsky, Russia's chief negotiator, said both sides are discussing a neutral, demilitarized state for Ukraine, but a state with its own army and navy.
The Presidential Office of Ukraine cited Kyiv's chief negotiator, Mykhailo Podolyak, as saying a model of legally binding security guarantees that involves a group of international partners is on the negotiating table.