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Putin sees some 'positive shifts' in Russia-Ukraine talks

Russian president says Moscow's actions were aimed at 'demilitarisation and de-Nazification of Ukraine'

AFP March 11, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint news conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow, Russia February 18, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there were some "positive shifts" in talks between Russian and Ukraine, two weeks into Moscow's military campaign in the country.

"There are certain positive shifts, negotiators from our side reported to me," Putin told his Belarus counterpart Alexander Lukashenko during a televised meeting in Moscow.

He added that negotiations are "now being held on an almost daily basis."

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have held several rounds of talks since Putin sent in troops to the country on February 24.

The talks have led to the opening of several humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from combat areas. Both sides have accused each other of blocking these efforts.

Putin promised to keep his ally Lukashenko "informed" on the negotiation process.

Russian troops entered Ukraine from several directions, including from the territory of Belarus.

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Putin said Moscow's actions were aimed at the "demilitarisation and de-Nazification of Ukraine."

Russia has been hit by a barrage of international sanctions since Putin sent troops to Ukraine.

But the Russian leader, who is also a former KGB agent, brushed these off Friday.

"The USSR really lived in the conditions of sanctions and (still) developed and achieved colossal successes," Putin said.

COMMENTS (2)

test | 2 years ago | Reply Putin must know one thing that Ukraine is not their enemy the real enemy is US in general and Nato in particular. US is using Ukraine as a shield to counter Russia and it was decided when Zelensky came to power because it paved the way for US to use Ukraine against Russia. So the best bet would be to strike US or may be EU. And don t worry because China has your back. All you have to do is trust to your allies. Because without trust there is no alliance at all. And last but least don t trust those countries who have relations with both west and with you. Always go with that country who can boycott US because US is the master of all hybrid regimes. Absolute chess player.

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