Russia and Ukraine are optimistic about the progress of the war talks

Russians and Ukrainians Officials today expressed their most optimistic assessments to date on the progress made in the talks on the war in Ukraine, hinting that there could be positive results within days.

At the same time, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman stated that Russia shows signs of willingness to engage in meaningful negotiations to end the war, in which thousands of people have lost their lives. More than 2.5 million people have fled their homes to escape hostilities.

THE Ukraine says it is willing to negotiate, but not to surrender or accept any ultimatum.

“We will not back down in any position in principle. Russia understands this now. “Russia has already begun to talk constructively,” Ukrainian negotiator and adviser to Ukrainian President Mikhail Pontoliak said in a video posted on the Internet.

«I believe that we will achieve some results, literally, it is a matter of days “write down.

For its part, the Russian news agency RIA reported that Leonid Slutsky, a Russian representative, said that the talks had made substantial progress.

“Based on my personal expectations, this progress may be developed in the coming days in a common position of both delegations, in documents to be signed.Said Slutsky.

Neither side mentioned the kind of agreement that could be reached.

Their public statements were published almost simultaneously. They were formulated on the 18th day of the war that began when Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24.

In a tweet, Pontoliak wrote that Russia is listening carefully to Ukraine’s proposals. «ΤOur demands are the end of the war and the withdrawal of (Russian) troops. “I see understanding and there is dialogue,” he said.