Ukraine and Russia appear to have found some common ground amid ceasefire talks, according to information released from both sides. “The only thing we confirm at this stage is a ceasefire, withdrawal of Russian troops and security guarantees from a number of countries,” Mykhailo Podoliyak, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, wrote in a Twitter post. Podoliyak is also one of Ukraine’s representatives at the Russia–Ukraine ceasefire negotiations. He confirmed a draft ceasefire deal reported on by the Financial Times but said it only represents the position of the Russian side. He also encouraged a direct dialogue between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Financial Times, the 15-point draft would include Kyiv abandoning its pursuit of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership, declaring neutrality, accepting limits on its armed forces, and promising not to host foreign military bases or weapons; leading to a ceasefire and withdrawal …