Negotiations With Russia Could Resume This Month, But Ceasefire Terms Won’t Come Before Spring 2027 — Budanov
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov expects negotiations with Russia to resume before the end of September, but doesn't foresee an imminent ceasefire. In his assessment, conditions for stopping hostilities could only take shape in spring 2027, UATV English reports. Budanov shared this in an interview with the American newspaper The New York Times . He noted that the…
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, anticipates negotiations with Russia to resume before the end of September, but he does not expect a ceasefire to come anytime soon. In his view, conditions for halting hostilities may only emerge in spring 2027, UATV English reports. Budanov shared this assessment in an interview with The New York Times.
He mentioned that the negotiation process could resume following Russia's parliamentary elections in September and a few weeks prior to the US midterm congressional elections in November. A visit by representatives of the Trump administration, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Kyiv could serve as a catalyst for renewed discussions.
However, Budanov stressed that resuming negotiations does not guarantee an immediate cessation of hostilities. He believes the necessary conditions for a ceasefire are improbable to materialize before spring 2027. Budanov also highlighted that due to the ongoing war, Ukraine and Russia cannot trust each other, but this should not hinder the diplomatic process.
He noted that maintaining contact between the sides, such as prisoner exchanges, has been crucial throughout the conflict. Budanov concluded that negotiations will eventually lead to something, and one cannot fight a war indefinitely.
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