Talks outcome feels like a breakthrough moment

Some of the Ukrainian delegation emerged into the street to talk to the media

The talks broke up an hour earlier than expected. Some of the Ukrainian delegation emerged into the street to talk to the media, Qazet.az reports.

But this has quickly become the most significant diplomatic moment since the invasion begin.

Russia’s statement that it will “drastically reduce” combat operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv shows that there is momentum to these discussions; it will now be watched closely to see what materialises on the ground.

And Ukraine’s delegation spelt out in the clearest way yet how they want security guarantees from the West in exchange for declarations of a neutral status - a key Russian demand.