Zelenskiy’s top aide says Ukraine-Russia talks may be possible in September
US-led peace talks stalled this year after Ukraine rejected Russian demands to cede more territory, while Washington became increasingly focused on the conflict with Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, indicated on Thursday that talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations might be held in September, potentially including US representatives. Zelenskiy's office previously expressed interest in US mediation until the end of next summer, drafting proposals with US and European officials to present to Moscow.
The Ukrainian president's chief of staff stated that Ukraine aims to revive the peace talks, with more developments expected next month. The US-led peace negotiations have been stalled this year as Ukraine rejected Russian demands to surrender more territory and as the US turned its focus towards conflicts elsewhere, notably with Iran.
Budanov told Ukrainian media Novyny Live that he was hopeful for direct talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators, emphasizing the importance of American involvement. The last trilateral Ukraine-Russia talks with US representatives took place in February, and since then, only separate meetings between Ukrainian and Russian representatives and the US team have occurred.
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