"...a) Could not trust Russians and b) the Ukrainian camp believed that Russians will come back better prepared. Zelensky tried numerous times to talk to Putin and gave up. Rest is rhetoric..."
Unsubstantiated.
"...Could not trust Russians..." Sounds like a fabricated excuse.
The Russian government has always stated that their main demand is for Ukraine not to be a part of NATO. This point has been confirmed by many politicians that were present at those negotiations, including members of the Ukrainian government.
