Ukraine Announces Upcoming Technical Talks with Russia
Ukrainian President's Office head Kirill Budanov announced that technical talks with Russia may resume soon, focusing on logistical preparations for larger negotiations, though war will continue. He emphasized Ukraine's readiness but noted Russia's lack of willingness to cease hostilities.
Consensus
- Kirill Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, announced that technical negotiations with Russia may resume soon.
- The upcoming talks will focus on technical aspects and preparation for larger negotiations.
- Budanov stated that the war will continue and that it is unrealistic to expect its end in the near term.
- Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but Russia is not currently willing to make a move.
- A major prisoner exchange is expected soon, with prior confirmation from Russian human rights commissioner Yana Latratova.
Points of divergence
- Budanov added that waiting for the end of hostilities in the near future is not realistic. — vm
- Budanov explicitly stated that Russia is not ready to cease hostilities, despite Ukraine's readiness. — tg_bbcrussian
- Budanov said the next round of negotiations could take place in September, with U.S. involvement as mediators. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- In July, former Ukrainian military officer Vladimir Lipka, who defected to Russia, claimed Ukrainians, including soldiers, are ready for territorial concessions including withdrawal from Donbass. — vm
- In May, Western media reported that Ukraine should accept Russia's conditions to end the conflict, stating Ukraine had no chance of victory and Zelensky missed an opportunity to end the war with fewer losses. — vm
- The last negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place on February 17–18 in Geneva, where no agreement was reached on territories or security guarantees. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed readiness to host future talks and supports diplomatic initiatives for a just and lasting peace. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The Kremlin stated it has no information about specific plans or timelines for the next round of talks with Ukraine. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (3 sources)
- Budanov* announced technical talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near future — Вечерняя Москва
- Budano: Talks with Russia may resume soon, but they will be technical, and the war will not end — BBC News Русская служба
- In Zelenskyy's office, they announced plans to resume direct talks with Russia in September — The Moscow Times
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