New Developments in Negotiations with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the formation of a new delegation for negotiations with the Russian side. The delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov and will include representatives from intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the President's Office.

This information was shared by the head of state via Telegram.

«I have instructed to create a delegation for negotiations with the Russian side. Rustem Umerov will lead the delegation, which will include representatives from Ukrainian intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the President's Office,» Zelensky stated following a meeting regarding the necessary outcomes of negotiation work for Ukraine.

According to the President, during the meeting, NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov reported on the implementation of agreements from the second meeting with the Russian side in Istanbul and the agreement for a new meeting in the near future.

«Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to free our people from captivity and return abducted children, as well as to stop killings and prepare for a meeting of leaders to genuinely end this war. Our position is completely transparent. Ukraine has never wanted this war, and it is Russia that must end the war it started,» the head of state noted.

He also mentioned that during the meeting, the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, reported on the coordination of diplomatic efforts with partners in Europe and the United States.