On Monday, the third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place and they affirm that there was “small advances” for humanitarian corridors. However, a Russian representative said the meeting “did not live up to Moscow’s expectations.” Vladimir Medinsky is the Russian representative at that negotiating table and said the talks did not “live up to Moscow’s expectations.” “We hope that next time we can make more significant progress,” he told a news conference.
At the same time, Mykhailo Podoliak, a member of the Ukrainian delegation, said on Twitter: “We have achieved some positive results in the logistics of humanitarian corridors.” “Changes will be made (regarding the corridors) and more effective assistance will be provided to those who suffer from the aggression of the Russian Federation,” Podoliak added after the dialogue in neighboring Belarus. The official added that there were “intensive” consultations around the central point of achieving a ceasefire throughout Ukraine.Regarding the continuity of negotiations, Russian negotiator Leonid Slutsky told Russian state television today: “The next fourth round will take place in Belarus in the very, very near future. I won’t name the exact date yet. It will be determined, maybe tomorrow.”
