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Day 35 of invasion: Highlights of Russia-Ukraine war

Russia has already refocused its campaign on Ukraine's eastern regions.

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by MERCY ASAMBA

News30 March 2022 - 11:09

In Summary


  • •The US and UK also said the pledge should be treated with caution.
  • •On Tuesday, Russia's deputy defence minister, Alexander Fomin, said the country would "radically, by several times reduce the military activity" around Kyiv and Chernihiv.

Russia has announced it will "drastically reduce" military combat operations in two key areas of Ukraine "to boost mutual trust" in peace talks.

The decision to scale back operations around the capital, Kyiv, and the northern city of Chernihiv is the first sign of tangible progress from talks.

But it is unclear how extensive any reduction in military activity might be, and Ukraine remains sceptical.

SOURCE: BBC

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