Ukrainian, Russian Delegations Meet in Belarus for Talks

The Ukrainian delegation arrived on military helicopters at the meeting venue for talks with its Russian counterpart in Belarus, Russia Today reported.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Monday that the Russian army failed to break through the defenses of Kyiv.

“All attempts by the Russian troops to achieve the goal have failed,” the ministry added in a statement, stressing that the opponent suffered significant losses.

“Russian forces are demoralized and exhausted. We showed that we can protect our home from uninvited guests,” the statement read.

Moreover, the Ukrainian Army has regained control over Kharkiv city after heavy fighting with Russian troops, Governor Oleh Synyehubov said on Sunday.

“We are in complete control of Kharkiv,” Synyehubov said on Telegram, adding, “The armed forces, the police, and the defense forces are working inside the city, and the enemy has been completely expelled from Kharkiv.”