Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said late Tuesday that he sees “positive” signals from the Ukraine-Russia peace talks that have been held. in Istanbul, but she vowed to Kyiv Will not “decrease for us defense efforts.”
He added, “We can say that the signals we hear from the negotiations are positive, but these signals do not drown out out “Explosions or Russian shells,” Zelensky said. in video title.
Zelensky also They expressed doubts about the announced Moscow plan of a military Saddle up saying, “We won’t decrease for us defense efforts.”
There can be no talk of Lifting the imposed sanctions on Russia over it’s a invasion of Ukraine until the end of the war, is added.
“the question of Sanctions can’t even be lifted until this war is over overuntil we get back What is ours.”
Russia has undertaken a large scale down Fighting around two Ukrainian cities including Kyiv After peace talks on Tuesday, but the United States led the chorus of acute doubt over Moscow intentions.
Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul raised hopes after more from month of the war that has left in thousands deadand prompted negotiators to propose a meeting between the two presidents.
On the ground, the violence still had a devastating effect, Ukraine said at least nine people people On Tuesday, 28 were killed and 28 wounded in a Russian air strike on a government building in southern city of Mykolaiv.
after conversations in But Ukrainian negotiator David Arachhamiya said of Turkey that there are “sufficient” conditions. for Zelensky and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to meet in An attempt to end the worst conflict in Europe in contracts.
Deputy Defense Minister of Russia Alexander Fomin said that there are progress in talks on Neutrality and non-nuclear status of Ukraine”.
“a decision It was made radically by several times reduce The military Activity “Around the capital Kyiv and the city of Chernihiv said.
Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said there had been a “meaningful discussion” at the talks.
But the United States immediately cast doubt on Statements from Moscow and Western leaders vowed to continue to “raise costs” on Russia for it’s a invasion.
US officials said that a small number of Russian forces were advancing back From Kyivthe vast majority of Her positions remained.
“We are not ready for that call “This is a retreat or even a withdrawal,” said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.
“all of us should Be prepared to watch for Basic offensive against other regions of Ukraine … This does not mean that the threat to Kyiv He is over. “
spokeswoman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined in “We will judge Putin and his regime by his actions, not his words,” he said.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden spoke with Johnson and the leaders of France, Germany and Italy seek to toughen their unified position against Moscow.
Leaders confirmed their intention to continue raising costs on Russia for Her brutal attacks in Ukraine as well as continue to supply Ukraine with The White House said in readings of The call.
after tuesday announcementsEuropean and US stock markets rose and oil prices fell 5% as supply concerns faded, while the ruble rose 10%. against The dollar.
In response to the invasion, the West imposed crushing economic sanctions and many companies exited Russia.
there also was several rounds of Tuesday’s diplomatic expulsions with Declaration of Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands for a total of 42 diplomats will be expelled.
