Russia and Ukraine Hold 9-Hour Four-Party Talks but... "No Results"

Talks Including France and Germany Agree to "Continue Dialogue"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Amid escalating military tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a four-party meeting including France and Germany lasted nearly nine hours but ended without significant results, local media reported on the 11th (local time).

Andriy Yermak, Chief of Staff to the President of Ukraine, stated this during a televised briefing after the four-party talks. However, he added that both sides agreed to continue dialogue.

Although no specific schedule was disclosed, he mentioned that the parties would meet again soon. He also expressed hope for solutions regarding prisoner exchanges and the opening of border checkpoints in eastern Ukraine.

On the Russian side, Dmitry Kozak, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Administration, also stated that no agreement was reached in the talks. He particularly criticized Ukraine's unclear vision concerning the Donbas region controlled by separatists.

Previously, on the 26th of last month, Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany met in Paris to discuss resolving the Donbas conflict but concluded without progress. At that time, they adopted a joint statement to continue ceasefire efforts and agreed to hold a follow-up meeting two weeks later. The recent talks were the follow-up meeting agreed upon then, but again ended without any significant outcome.

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