原文內容：Russia, Ukraine conclude 'constructive' round of talks in Istanbul Southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv says Russian strike hit government building IAEA chief makes unannounced visit to Ukraine Ukraine says civilian evacuations from conflict-affected areas resume This article was last updated at 12:56 GMT/UTC    Russia pledges to reduce some military activity after talks General Alexander Fomin, Russia's deputy defense minister, told reporters that Russia would reduce its military activity

around Kyiv and Chernihiv in light of the "constructive" negotiations with Ukraine.  "In order to increase mutual trust and create the necessary conditions for further negotiations and achieving the ultimate goal of agreeing and signing (an) agreement, a decision was made to radically, by a large margin, reduce military activity in the Kyiv and Chernihiv directions," Fomin told reporters.  According to the AP news agency, Ukraine's military said it had noted withdrawals around Kyiv and Chernihiv.

However, the Pentagon said it could not confirm the reports.  Turkey said Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers were expected to meet in the next phase to set a mutual understanding and set the stage for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin.   "We are extremely happy to see an increased rapprochement between the two sides at every stage,"  Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.  Russia-Ukraine talks conclude in Istanbul Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded face-to-face peace talks in

Istanbul on Tuesday, with the Ukrainian side saying that there have been enough developments to have a meeting between the presidents of the two countries.  Russia said the talks were "constructive," raising hopes that there could be progress toward ending the war.  However, Russian top negotiator Medinsky said a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is possible only if a deal has been approved by the foreign ministries of both countries.  Following the talks, Ukrainian negotiators told reporters that

Kyiv would agree to a neutral status if a security guarantee system is put in place. They said, under the new system, Israel, Poland, Canada and Turkey could be among Ukraine’s security guarantors.  The neutral status would include not hosting any foreign military bases on Ukrainian territory.  There needs to be full peace across Ukraine for any final agreement with Russia to come into force, the Ukrainian side stressed, adding that a referendum would be needed in Ukraine on the terms of any final

deal.  They also proposed holding consultations with Russia on the status of Crimea.  The talks on Tuesday lasted around four hours with occasional breaks. It is unclear if the discussions will continue for a second day.  Russia says rules for gas payments in rubles will be ready in days Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was working out practical arrangements for foreign companies and governments to pay for Russian gas in rubles.  Peskov said the plan would be ready by Thursday, in line with

Russian President Vladimir Putin's set deadline.  "No one will supply gas for free, it is simply impossible, and you can pay for it only in rubles," Peskov told reporters on Tuesday.  He added that "all modalities are being developed so that this system is simple, understandable and feasible for respected European and international buyers."  Peskov's remarks came a day after Germany said the G7 nations rejected Putin's demand to pay for Russian gas in rubles. Berlin said the demand was a breach of the

pre-agreed terms and conditions.  Zelenskyy addresses Danish parliament, urges tightening sanctions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Danish lawmakers on Tuesday, saying that the EU must tighten sanctions on Russia. He urged European countries to cut off all trade with Russia, including a ban on Russian energy supplies.  Speaking via video link, Zelenskyy said of the Russian invasion that "the brutality is more violent than what we have seen during World War II."  The Ukrainian leader

has so far made online speeches to lawmakers in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan, among others.  Russian rocket hits Mykolaiv government building A Russian rocket strike on Tuesday destroyed a regional government building in the southern city of Mykolaiv, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the missile strike killed at least seven people and wounded 22.     "We're clearing the rubble. Half the building was destroyed. My office