MOSCOW/KYIV – The resumption of trilateral negotiations on the Ukraine conflict does not entail any restrictions on military operations, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Russian forces are continuing their special military operation and carrying out massive, successive strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial complex and military and related targets, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a press briefing.
On the prospects for a peaceful settlement, Peskov said that publicly discussing the details of a potential agreement could undermine the peace process.
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A ceasefire mechanism in the town of Oleshky could serve as a precedent for similar arrangements in other parts of the conflict zone. Such an arrangement was entirely possible for humanitarian reasons, he said.
On Friday, Peskov said trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States were scheduled for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to focus on security arrangements for both countries following a peace settlement.
Russia: Over 300 explosive devices, mines cleared near Oleshky
Meanwhile, Russian engineering units have defused more than 300 explosive devices and mines on roads to the town of Oleshky in the Kherson region over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Engineering units of Russia's Dnepr military group are conducting daily reconnaissance and clearance operations on the main roads to Oleshky, removing explosive devices and booby traps planted by Ukrainian drones, the ministry said in a statement posted on Russian social media MAX.
It added that Ukrainian forces had been shelling roads into Oleshky for more than two years and extensively using drones to target vehicles.
Oleshky is located on the left bank of the Dnieper River, opposite the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kherson. The town has been facing a severe humanitarian situation, with residents reportedly experiencing worsening shortages of food and other essential supplies amid continuous fighting.
Russia and Ukraine have recently agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the area to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
Zelensky asks parliament to extend martial law
Also on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted draft legislation to parliament to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, the parliament's press service said.
The measures, which are set to expire Oct 31, would remain in effect through Jan 29, 2027, if approved by lawmakers.
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Martial law and general mobilization have been in effect in Ukraine since February 2022 amid the country's ongoing conflict with Russia. Both measures have been extended multiple times.
