Russia, Ukraine meet for 4th round of talks

Kyiv, Mar 14: Delegates from Ukraine and Russia once again met for another round of talks on Monday, after both sides reported rare progress at the weekend, despite fierce Russian attacks.

"Negotiations. 4th round. On peace, ceasefire, immediate withdrawal of troops and security guarantees. Hard discussion," Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said online.

Today is day 18 of the Russia-Ukraine war. Both the countries have met thrice but without significant results.

Monday's will be the fourth round of talks as the two sides try to negotiate a cease-fire and safe passage corridors for civilians.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to impose a no-fly zone over his country or see its member states attacked by Russia.

In his virtual address on Monday, Zelenskyy said: "I reiterate that if you do not close our sky, it is only a matter of time before Russian missiles fall on your territory, on NATO territory, on the homes of NATO citizens."

He spoke a day after thirty-five people were killed and more than 130 injured when Russian troops launched airstrikes on a military training ground, near the border with NATO member Poland.