{
  "id": 11283699,
  "title": "Russia Does Not Want Negotiations, Ukraine Keeps Diplomatic Path Open — Podolyak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/russia-does-not-want-negotiations-ukraine-keeps-diplomatic-path-open",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/russia-does-not-want-negotiations-ukraine-keeps-diplomatic-path-open-podolyak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian officials are actively seeking to maintain the possibility of negotiations to bring an end to the ongoing conflict, supporting relevant U.S. initiatives and presenting their own proposals, according to Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior advisor to the President of Ukraine. Podolyak maintains that despite Russia's actions suggesting a lack of genuine interest in negotiations, the diplomatic route remains viable, and Kyiv is coordinating with international partners to explore potential formats for talks. The Ukrainian government, including at the highest levels, consistently affirms that Russia is unwilling to engage in any negotiation process.\n\nPodolyak emphasizes that after years of full-scale war, Ukraine will not accept a scenario of capitulation, even in the face of ongoing heavy fighting along the front line and certain successes in counteroffensive operations. He also highlights that Europe recognizes Russia's intention to remain entrenched in Ukraine, making continued support for Ukraine directly tied to European security. Podolyak warns that unless Russia is compelled to stop its objectives in the war, Moscow will continue pursuing hybrid and sabotage operations against European nations. He argues that any potential diplomatic process must ultimately result in a sustainable and just resolution to the war, while preserving Ukraine's sovereignty and security.",
  "summary": "Ukraine is working to preserve the possibility of negotiations to end the war, supports relevant U.S. initiatives, and continues to put forward its own proposals. At the same time, Russia’s actions indicate that Moscow has no genuine interest in a negotiating process, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine, said, UATV English relays. According to Podolyak, the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}