Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said on Wednesday that he is optimistic after peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Tuesday, reported Reuters. Podolyak added that a peace deal with Russia would be put to a national referendum after Russia withdraws its troops to their February 23 positions. The remarks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier said in a speech to the Norwegian parliament that Russia was moving more troops into Ukraine. 

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