Details were revealed by a high -ranking Ukrainian official in an interview with the New York Times provided that anonymity is maintained due to the delicate nature of negotiations. Kiev's memorandum is to determine the suspension of weapons “on land, sea and air”, and International observers are designed to supervise his compliance.
The proposal was sent to both the USA and Russia before the possible second round of direct peace conversations in Istanbul, planned for Monday. While Washington confirmed the receipt of the conditions of Ukraine and called them “reasonable”, The Kremlin has so far refused to present his own.
Keith Kellog, a special envoy of President Trump, confirmed that The USA is still waiting for Moscow's Memorandum. He also called Kiev so that he would not withdraw from the talks, even if Russia refuses to make its proposal prior. “You have to show that you are serious,” Kellogg said in an interview with ABC News.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister of Andria Sybiha said at a press conference in Kiev that all conversations must be “substantive and significant”, and Ukraine must read the conditions of Russia before he agrees to send a delegation.
The minister warned that Proceedings without such transparency would expose Kyiv to “ambush”in which Russia could make demands unacceptable and then blame Ukraine for rejecting them.
The Russian delegation declares their readiness to take part in Monday talks in Turkey. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Pieskov said that Moscow Memorandum “could not be made public” before the meetingbut he did not give a clear reason.
Meanwhile, Ukraine and Western observers they remain skeptical about Russia's intentions. The Kremlin disregarded the first round of conversations in mid -May, sending low -level officials instead of higher level management.
On the battlefield Russia has intensified the attacks of drones and missiles. The night attack destroyed a post office in Odessa. The Ukrainian authorities reported that only on Friday Russia fired 90 drones and two ballistic missiles.
