Zelenskyy: No response from Russia regarding next meeting, they are threatening Oreshnik ballistic missile attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the Ukrainian negotiating team is prepared to meet with the Russian delegation again.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address

Quote: "Our negotiating group is working continuously – the guys are in contact with the American side. Ukraine is ready for meetings [with the Russian delegation – ed.], but at this point, unfortunately, we still do not have firm answers from Russia regarding what has been proposed for next week."

Details: Zelenskyy said Ukraine is currently facing more manipulations involving the possible use of Oreshnik ballistic missiles. "This is certainly not about peace," he pointed out.

Background:

• On the afternoon of 12 February, Ukraine's Air Force reported a possible launch of a Russian medium-range ballistic missile. At the same time, monitoring channels reported that an Oreshnik missile could have been launched from the Kapustin Yar testing range. The Air Force did not confirm this information, and later the all-clear was given.

• On 11 February, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine was ready to take part in the next round of talks in either Miami or Abu Dhabi, but the Russian side had not yet confirmed attendance. He said he had used the word "or" because the US had proposed holding a meeting in Miami as early as the following week, and Ukraine had immediately confirmed its readiness to attend. They were waiting for a response from the Russians, and as far as Zelenskyy was aware, Russia was still deliberating.

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