Ukraine’s delegation in Geneva has different positions on peace – media
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, including Jared Kushner, Igor Kostyukov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, and Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 23, 2026. Hamad Ryan Carter/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
There are different approaches within Ukraine’s negotiating delegation to a possible peaceful settlement with Russia mediated by the US.
This is reported by The Economist.
According to the publication, one group, associated with the current head of the Presidential Office, Kirill Budanov, advocates for a quick conclusion of a deal under the auspices of the United States. Representatives of this wing believe that the window of opportunity for reaching agreements may soon close.
At the same time, another part of the negotiators, which journalists associate with the influence of the former head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, demonstrates a more cautious approach and does not support hasty decisions.
The publication notes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy balances between different positions within the team and has his own vision of further steps.
It was previously reported that Ukraine and Russia will hold a new round of negotiations in Switzerland under the mediation of the United States, but the parties are not demonstrating a willingness to compromise on key issues of ending the war.