Statement from Ukraine on Technical Talks with Russia
Senior Ukrainian official Kyrylo Budanov expects technical talks on the war with Russia to take place soon.
Kyrylo Budanov, advisor to the Ukrainian president, reported that technical talks regarding the ongoing war with Russia are likely to take place in the near future.
Technical Talks Could Begin Soon
Senior Ukrainian advisor Kyrylo Budanov stated that technical talks regarding the war waged by Russia will begin soon.
No Expectation of a Quick Agreement
Budanov noted that the negotiations likely to take place in the coming period would mainly concern the technical aspects of the matter, and a quick compromise is not expected.
Peace Steps and Russia's Attitude
While the Kyiv administration stated that it is open to mutual peace steps, it was reported that Russia does not view this approach favorably at the current stage.
Donbas Region and Key Demands
While Russia's main demand is Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern Donbas region, Kyiv reiterated that it will not give up the territories it controls.