Ukraine and Russia Agree to Talks as Putin Places Nuclear Forces on High Alert

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to talks with Russia on Sunday following the days-long assault by Russian forces. After dismissing an initial overture from Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day, Zelensky confirmed via telegram that a Ukrainian delegation will meet with a Russian counterpart at the border of Belarus and Ukraine, near the Pripyat River, “without preconditions.” Zelensky’s office said Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko had agreed to stipulations that “all planes, helicopters and missiles stationed on Belarusian territory remain on the ground during the Ukrainian delegation’s travel, talks and return.” While the talks suggested a glimmer of diplomacy… Read Full Article