The initial round of peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials end.

According to the Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak, after negotiators consult with leadership at their respective capitals, the talks will resume in several days.

“The main goal of the negotiations was to discuss ceasefire and the end of combat actions on the territory of Ukraine. The parties have determined the topics where certain decisions were mapped out. In order for these decisions to be implemented as roadmap, the parties are returning for consultations to their capitals. The parties discussed holding another round of negotiations where these decisions can develop”, - said Mykhailo Podolyak.

The talks place on the banks of the Pripyat River, in the Belarusian region of Gomel.