Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy confirmed to Sky News that the two sides would hold the talks on the
border of Ukraine and Belarus, where some of the Russian troops invading his
country had been held.
Zelenskyy had refused to agree to an
earlier request for talks in Belarus, arguing it was not neutral
territory.
Sunday was the fourth day of the
Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been slowed by fierce resistance from
Ukrainian troops and private citizens.
Several cities including the capitol
of Kyiv have been bombarded by Russia, and there has additionally been fighting
in the streets.
Sky News, referring to a statement
from Zelenskyy's office, said the two delegations will meet "without
preconditions" near the Pripyat River.
Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy had
spoken with Belarus strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko, an ally of Russian
President Vladimir Putin.
"Alexander Lukashenko has taken
responsibility for ensuring that all planes, helicopters and missiles stationed
on Belarusian territory remain on the ground during the Ukrainian delegation's
travel, talks and return," the statement said, according to Sky News.
The Hill
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