Ukraine-Russia meeting holds in Belarus

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Ukrainian and Russian delegations today (Monday) hold talks in Belarus before 1pm Ukrainian time (6am. ET)

CNN reports that Ukraine’s delegation includes several high-ranking officials without Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky.

Report says that the exact location of the talks between Russia and Ukraine has been kept secret for security reasons.

The country demanded an “immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops” in the lead-up to the meeting.

CNN reports that Belarusian minister welcomes Ukrainian and Russian delegations for talks, saying that they should feel “completely safe.”

Makei was quoted as saying, “Dear friends, the President of Belarus asked me to welcome you and to provide everything for your work, as agreed with President Zelensky and President Putin. You may feel completely safe here. This is our sacred duty.

“President Lukashenko sincerely hopes that, during today’s talks, it will be possible to find solutions to all the questions of this crisis.

“All Belarusians are praying for this. Any proposals, in terms of organising today’s meeting, will be considered and absolutely fulfilled. We look forward to the results.”

The talks are in Belarus, but it was announced that they are on the banks of the Pripyat River in the Gomel region of Belarus.

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