In the fifth day since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, talks have kicked off between a Ukrainian delegation and Kremlin delegation somewhere inside Belarus at a precise location that's being kept secret - though it's somewhere along the border.
The Russians have not sent anyone top level from the Foreign Ministry, instead its delegation is reportedly headed by an aide to President Putin and former culture minister named Vladimir Medinsky.
Initial photos have come out of the meeting, which President Zelensky's office described as having the ultimate aim of achieving an immediate ceasefire and total withdrawal of Russian troops, however unlikely that remains at this moment.
"Dear friends, the President of Belarus asked me to welcome you and to provide everything for your work, as agreed with President Zelensky and President Putin. You may feel completely safe here. This is our sacred duty," Belarusian FM Makei introduced.
Additionally as Bloomberg describes, "The low profile of the Russian delegation, at deputy ministerial level, further weighed on expectations of any breakthrough."
The Ukrainian president said Sunday he "Doesn't really believe" there will be a breakthrough with the Russians, but expressed there could be "a chance, however small, to de-escalate the situation" - according to his words carried in regional media.
Russian and Ukrainian managers and technicians still cooperate 24 hrs.
Monday, February 28, 2022
Ukraine Frustrated At 'Low Level' Russian Delegation As Ceasefire Talks Kick Off In Belarus
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