Russian delegation in Belarus for Ukraine talks: Kremlin

“The Russian delegation is ready for talks, and we are now waiting for the Ukrainians,” the Kremlin spokesman said.

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Published: Sun 27 Feb 2022, 11:48 AM

The Kremlin says a Russian delegation has arrived in the Belarusian city of Homel for talks with Ukrainian officials.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the delegation includes military officials and diplomats. “The Russian delegation is ready for talks, and we are now waiting for the Ukrainians,” Peskov said.

There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials, who previously expressed their own readiness for peace talks with Russia but haven’t mentioned any specific details on their location and timing.

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Published: Sun 27 Feb 2022, 11:48 AM

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