Lviv, Mar 14 (AP) A fourth round of high-level discussions between Ukrainian and Russian officials is underway even as Moscow's troops press their assault on Kyiv and other cities.

Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted a photo of the two sides meeting by video link.

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“Communication is being held, yet it's hard,” Podolyak said on Twitter. Earlier, he said the negotiators would discuss “peace, ceasefire, immediate withdrawal of troops & security guarantees.”

Previous rounds were held in person on the border with Belarus, most recently a week ago, and failed to produce a breakthrough.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Monday afternoon that the latest talks had started.

“Everyone is waiting for news. We will definitely report in the evening,” Zelenskyy said in a new video address. (AP)

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