Russia-Ukraine war | Second round of peace talks postponed, not cancelled: Report

second Russia-Ukraine diplomatic talks have not been cancelled but postponed, Russian media reported on March 2, citing a source close to negotiations. According to TASS, new round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations will take place in Belarus' Belovezhskaya Pushcha. However, recent media reports claimed that Russia is "rey" to begin discussions with Ukraine on  Wednesday night.

TASS reported quoting source as saying, "Not a cancellation; schedule was shifted; official information will come shortly."

first session of negotiations took place in Belarus' Gomel Region on February 28. sides walked through all agenda topics in detail, and found several spots where similar stances could be projected and agreed to continue discussions process, according to Russian delegation chief Vlimir Medinsky.

Russia-Ukraine war

As combat continued across country and Western nations tightened an economic noose around Russia, Russia claimed that its forces h taken control of first significant city, Kherson, in south. In televised statements, defence ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov said, Russian divisions of armed forces have assumed full control of regional centre of Kherson.

Furr, paratroopers from Russian Army landed in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. As soon as Russia's airborne forces landed, skirmishes erupted, according to Ukrainian Army. Kharkiv is a predominantly Russian-speaking city on Russian border, with a population of approximately 1.4 million people. city mayor reported that Russian soldiers h attacked residential neighbourhoods, which were constantly blasted as combat became more ferocious.

Russia to not allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons

Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, recently stated that Russia will not allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons, according to several media reports. This comes as Putin faces criticism from Ukraine and West for stationing his strategic nuclear missiles on high alert. Moreover, Joe Biden threatened 'dictator' Vlimir Putin of diplomatic and economic isolation for inving Ukraine in his State of Union dress.

Biden also discussed how US and its partners are trying to hold Russia responsible with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Furr, several sanctions, tre restrictions, and financial penalties have been imposed as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began last Thursday. Apple and Nike have both announced that y will no longer sell ir products in Russia.

(With inputs from agencies)