Ukrainian delegation departs for Geneva talks with US and Russia

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that a Ukrainian delegation has set off for negotiations in Geneva.

Source: Budanov on X (Twitter)

Quote: "On the way to Geneva. The next round of negotiations lies ahead. On the road, together with colleagues, we will discuss the lessons of our history and look for the right conclusions. Ukraine's interests must be safeguarded."

Details: Budanov also shared a photo taken next to a train with colleagues as they travel to Geneva for the next round of talks with representatives of the US and Russia.

Background:

• In an evening address on 12 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was ready for a new meeting with the Russian delegation to work towards ending the war.
• A communiqué on the outcome of the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on 4-5 February states that the US, Ukrainian and Russian delegations discussed methods for implementing a ceasefire and monitoring the cessation of hostilities.
• Following the Abu Dhabi talks, the US and Russia agreed to resume high-level military dialogue.
• Dmytro Lytvyn, an advisor to Zelenskyy, confirmed to journalists that the next round of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place on 17-18 February in Geneva.
• Rustem Umierov, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, said the Ukrainian delegation had begun preparations for the meeting.
• The delegation is expected to include Rustem Umierov; Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine; Andrii Hnatov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Davyd Arakhamiia, leader of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction; Serhii Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the President's Office; and Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.

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