New Delegation Formed for Negotiations with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the formation of a new delegation to engage in negotiations with representatives from the Russian Federation. The delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov, including experts from intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the President's Office.
The head of state shared this information via Telegram.
«I have tasked the formation of a new delegation for negotiations with the Russian side. Rustem Umerov will lead it, and the team will include representatives of Ukrainian intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the President's Office», - Zelensky noted following a meeting regarding the necessary outcomes of the negotiations.
According to the President, during the meeting, NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov reported on the outcomes of the second meeting with the Russian side in Istanbul and the agreement on a new meeting soon.
«Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to free our people from captivity, return abducted children, as well as to stop killings and prepare for a leaders' meeting to truly end this war. Our position is completely transparent. Ukraine never wanted this war, and it is Russia that must end the conflict it started», - emphasized the head of state.
He also reported that during the meeting, Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, provided updates on the coordination of diplomatic efforts with partners in Europe and the United States.
