Ukraine war: Western leaders cautious over Russia pledge to reduce attacks around Kyiv

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The regional government headquarters of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, following a Russian attack, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. President Zelenskyy said seven people were killed. - Copyright AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris

By Euronews with AP, AFP

Published on 29/03/2022 - 6:52 GMT+2 •Updated 30/03/2022 - 16:54 GMT+2

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At peace talks in Instanbul, Russia said it will "fundamentally" reduce combat operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine has said it will accept neutral status in return for security guarantees.

With Russia's war in Ukraine into its second month, there has been movement at peace talks in Turkey.

As Moscow's military offensive stalls in the face of strong Ukrainian resistance, Putin's forces have been continuing to pound targets from afar.

Planned humanitarian corridors to evacuate besieged and terrorised civilians have faltered. Millions of people have fled their homes, while thousands of civilians and military personnel have been killed in the fighting, which has left widespread devastation.

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Ukraine war: Western leaders cautious over Russia pledge to reduce attacks around Kyiv

At peace talks in Instanbul, Russia said it will "fundamentally" reduce combat operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine has said it will accept neutral status in return for security guarantees.

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