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Presidential Advisor Says Delegation Headed to Talks Set to Begin in a Few Hours

UKRAINE
  • UKRAINE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER SAYS UKRAINIAN DELEGATION IS HEADED TO TALKS WITH RUSSIA BY HELICOPTER
  • UKRAINE'S PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER: NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUSSIA WILL BEGIN IN A COUPLE HOURS. - RTRS
  • Stances of both sides seems so far apart (Russia demanding Ukrainian demilitarisation, Ukraine demanding full ceasefire) that any significant progress looks like an unlikely prospect in the short term.
  • Difficult progress being made by Russian troops has led to some speculation that Russian side could seek a ceasefire. However, Russia retains huge military firepower advantage in Kharkiv and around Kyiv, which could see a long-term siege swinging in Moscow's favour.
  • As such, talks may play into Russian hands allowing its forces to re-supply, reinforce supply lines, and move troops and equipment into positions to launch sizeable assaults into Ukraine's large cities.
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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