After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace

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   Ukraine's Presidential Chief of Staff Sees Peace Talks Resuming

   Ukraine's Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov expects peace talks with Russia to resume in late September. Budanov does not expect conditions for a ceasefire to emerge before spring 2027. The talks are set to be mediated by the US. Budanov revealed that Russia proposed a meeting with him in Moscow.

   Why it matters

   The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for over two years. Diplomatic efforts have been underway to resolve the conflict. The US has been involved in brokering talks between the two countries. A ceasefire has not been achieved so far.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukraine's Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov expects peace talks with Russia to resume in late September.
   • Budanov does not expect conditions for a ceasefire to emerge before spring 2027.
   • The talks are set to be mediated by the US.
   • Russia proposed a meeting with Budanov in Moscow.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Seth Denson commented on reports of a potential Ukraine-Russia peace deal.

   What to watch next

   • The resumption of peace talks in late September
   • The outcome of the proposed meeting between Budanov and Russian officials in Moscow
   • Any developments in the US-mediated talks
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. Reuters — Senior Ukrainian official expects 'technical talks' on Russia's war soon
   2. The New York Times — After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace
   3. Kyiv Post — ‘Watch the News’: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Teases New Momentum in Peace Talks
   4. Breakingthenews.net — Sybiha: We expect fresh dynamics in talks from US
   5. The Tribune — Time to move to diplomatic efforts: Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha backs Indias call to resolve conflict with Russia
   6. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Budanov does not expect conditions for a ceasefire to emerge before spring, but announced U.S.-mediated talks — NYT
   7. Semafor — Russia, Ukraine eye diplomacy effort
   8. ua.news — Following the talks in Geneva, Russia proposed a meeting with Budanov in Moscow
   9. Ukrinform — Budanov: Both sides understand that war cannot be eternal
   10. Anadolu Ajansı — Ukraine does not expect conditions for ceasefire with Russia before spring 2027: Top official
   11. Межа. Новини України. — Ukraine’s Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov Expects Peace Talks to Resume in Late September
   12. arabnews.pk — Moscow, Kyiv meet for US-brokered talks after fresh attacks
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