Kyrylo Budanov

"It seems to me it has already been officially said that it will be around 27 February, a day or two either way."

"This is a protocol matter, when who arrives, where and so on. All three sides have to clarify this among themselves."

"Wars like this do not end on their own. They either end with a just decision or return again in an even larger and more dangerous form."

"Negotiations aren't going smoothly, but we are clearly moving forward and approaching a point when all parties will need to make final decisions."

"Around Feb. 27, give or take a day or two. That means Feb. 26 falls within that time frame."