Skepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv

By Agence France-Presse

Mar 30, 2022 10:58 am

KYIV: Ukraine and Western allies waited on Wednesday for signs Moscow was 'radically' reducing military activity around Kyiv, as promised in peace talks, with skepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.

Both sides called talks in Istanbul 'meaningful' and 'positive,' in sharp contrast to previous rounds of discussions, raising hopes after more than a month of war that has killed thousands and displaced millions.

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