Russia promises to curtail some military activity as progress reported in peace talks
ABC News
The first peace talks in two weeks between Ukraine and Russia concluded after five hours on Tuesday in Turkey with both sides reporting progress in the negotiations.
The first face-to-face peace talks in more than two weeks between Ukraine and Russia concluded after five hours on Tuesday in Turkey with both sides reporting progress in the negotiations.
In an unexpected move, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Col. Gen. Alexander Fomin told reporters following Tuesday's talks that Russia's military activity is being dramatically curtailed near the Ukraine capital Kyiv and in Chernihiv in an attempt to increase "mutual trust and create conditions required for further negotiations."
Formin said the "ultimate goal" of the talks is reaching a peace treaty.
Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said Tuesday's talks were "constructive."
