By Emmanuel Nduka
Ukrainian authorities on Monday announced that its delegation has arrived at the Ukraine-Belarus border ahead of peace talks with the Russian delegation.
Topping the agenda, is a ceasefire agreement and withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian territory.
It had earlier been reported that the talks were being postponed due to logistical and safety issues.
Ukraine had demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and troop withdrawal on Monday, the fifth day of the Kremlin’s offensive against the country.
President Volodymyr Zelensky also demanded an “immediate” European Union membership for Ukraine.
Russia had invaded Ukraine last Thursday, sending shockwaves around the world.
Ukraine forces, backed by Western arms, have managed to slow the advance of the Russian army.
The Ukrainian military also accused Russia of launching a missile strike on residential buildings in the cities of Zhytomyr and Chernigiv, cities in the country’s northwest and north.
Ahead of the peace talks on Monday, the Ukrainian presidency said, “The Ukrainian delegation arrived at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border to take part in talks with representatives of the Russian Federation.
“The key issue of the talks is an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine.”
