Ukraine War: Putin-Zelenskyy Meet Possible After Today’s Peace Talks
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After a slightly successful peace talks held between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on Tuesday, 29 March, Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said that the results of the meeting are sufficient for a meeting at the leaders' level, raising the possibility of a meeting between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia President Vladimir Putin.
After Tuesday's peace talks, Russia’s deputy defence minister announced that Moscow has decided to “fundamentally...cut back” operations near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and Chernihiv to “increase mutual trust” at talks aimed at ending the war.
This appears to be the first major concession the Russians have made since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, at least seven people were killed and 22 wounded after a Russian rocket struck the regional administration building in the port city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, as per AFP.
Earlier, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu addressed a public meeting and said that Ukraine’s military capacity had been 'seriously degraded'.
Russia is no longer requesting Ukraine be “de-Nazified” and is prepared to let it join the EU if Kyiv remains militarily non-aligned
Britain's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that Russia was deploying mercenaries to fight in Ukraine
President Zeleneskyy said that he was carefully considering Russia's demand of Ukraine's neutrality
Around 5,000 people have died since Russia's siege of Mariupol began, the city's mayor said
Ukraine hopes to open three humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians on Tuesday, the country's deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk said.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire amid the conflict
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Reportedly Scheduled To Resume Today
A Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul to start a fresh round of peace talks with Ukraine, which are reportedly scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
Russia Deploying Mercenaries in Ukraine, Britain Says
The UK's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that a private Russian military contractor, which has been accused of human rights violations, has been deployed to fight in Eastern Ukraine.
733 Educational Institutions, 60 Churches Damaged in Ukraine
More than 60 Ukrainian churches and religious buildings have been destroyed and 733 educational institutions damaged by Russian forces since the invasion began, the Ukraine Crisis Media Centre (UCMC) said.
“The vast majority of them are Orthodox temples. Mosques, synagogues, Protestant churches, religious educational institutions and important administrative buildings of religious organisations were also destroyed,” the agency said on Monday.
Russia to Allow Ukraine to Join EU if Kyiv Remains Neutral: Report
Russia is no longer requesting Ukraine be “de-Nazified” and is prepared to let it join the European Union (EU) if Kyiv remains militarily non-aligned, Financial Times reported.
Ukraine to Open 3 Humanitarian Corridors Today
Ukraine hopes to open three humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from besieged towns and cities on Tuesday, the country's deputy prime minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
She added that efforts will also be made to establish a safe corridor for people to leave the war-torn port city of Mariupol in private vehicles.
Both Russia and Ukraine Have 'Legitimate Concerns': Turkish Prez Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian and Ukrainian delegations that "both parties have legitimate concerns".
This comes amid reports that the two sides are scheduled to resume their peace talks on Tuesday in Istanbul.
'At Least 144 Children Killed Amid War'
Ukraine’s human rights commissioner Denisova Lyudmila said that at least 144 children had been killed since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February.
She also added that indiscriminate shelling had left 220 children wounded.
Russia, Ukraine Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul: Report
Peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations began on Tuesday in Turkey's Istanbul, a report by The Guardian stated.
Ukraine Says it Repelled 7 Russian Attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk
The Ukrainian army said that it successfully repelled seven Russian attacks in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Eastern Ukraine, which are partially controlled by pro-Moscow separatists.
Ukrainian forces destroyed 10 jets, three helicopters, four drones, 12 Russian tanks, 10 armoured vehicles and two cruise missiles, the army said, adding that an unspecified number of Russian soldiers were also killed during the attacks.
In Close Contact with India for Mediation Efforts: UN Secretary General
While announcing that a UN official will spearhead a diplomatic effort for a ceasefire in Ukraine, the world body's Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that he had been in "very close contact" with India on mediation efforts amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
French President to Talk to Putin Today
French President Emmanuel Macron is slated to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
Ukraine's Military 'Seriously Degraded' Says Russia
Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday addressed a public meeting and said that Ukraine’s military capacity had been 'seriously degraded', asserting the "main tasks of the first phase of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine had been completed", Reuters reported.
As per the Interfax news agency, Shoigu asserted that Ukraine no longer has a navy, and Russia next aim is the 'liberation' of Donbas.
At Least 7 Killed, 22 Injured in Mykolaiv Attack: Zelenskyy
At least seven people were killed and 22 wounded after a Russian rocket struck the regional administration building in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as per AFP.
After Peace Talks, Russia Announces To Cut Back Military Ops
Russia’s deputy defense minister Alexander Fomin said on Tuesday, that Moscow has decided to “fundamentally ... cut back” operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and Chernihiv to “increase mutual trust” at talks aimed at ending the war, AP reported.
Fomin’s statement came after another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were held in Istanbul.
The Ukrainian military’s general staff had noted earlier the withdrawals around Kyiv and Chernihiv.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Meets Polish Prime Minister To Offer Humanitarian Aid
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Tuesday, to offer support and humanitarian aid for Ukrainians.
Pichai and Morawiecki also held a remote meeting with Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Jansa and a representative of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, AP reported.
In addition, Pichai also met with Polish humanitarian organizations and Ukrainian startups, in light of Poland being the largest single destination for refugees fleeing Ukraine.
‘Russian Forces Waited Until People Arrived for Work Before Striking It'
While speaking to the Danish parliament through a translator, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that seven people were killed in a missile strike on the regional government headquarters in the southern city of Mykolayiv on Tuesday.
He added that Tuesday’s strike also left 22 people injured.
Meanwhile, the Telegram channel of regional governor Vitaliy Kim showed a gaping hole in the center of the nine-story building.
The regional government headquarters of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, following a Russian attack, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
(Photo: AP/PTI)
Kim accused Russian forces of waiting until people had arrived for work in the building before striking it and said he had a lucky escape because he had overslept, AP reported.
Oil Prices Sink More Than 5 Percent
Oil prices sink more than five percent as supply fears ease on Ukraine talks, AFP reported.
Joe Biden To Discuss Ukraine War With European Leaders
United States President Joe Biden will discuss the Ukraine war on a phone call with European leaders, AFP reported quoting the White House.
Ukraine Invited to NATO Summit in Brussels
Ukraine has been invited to the NATO summit scheduled for 6-7 April in Brussels, Kyiv Independent quoted NATO.
Other non-member states invited are Georgia, Finland, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
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