Ukraine and the US will hold important negotiations

These days, consultations are beginning in Switzerland between high-ranking officials of Ukraine and the United States on the possible parameters of a future peace agreement.

Rustem Umerov

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

According to him, the team of Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy approaches this process with a clear understanding of its interests.

Umerov drew attention to the fact that this is a new stage of dialogue, which has been ongoing in recent days.

What is important to understand is that its main goal is to agree on a vision for further steps.

"We appreciate the participation of the American side and its readiness for a substantive conversation. Ukraine will continue to act responsibly, professionally and consistently — as our national security requires," Rustem Umerov emphasized.

Head of State Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already approved the composition of the delegation for consultations with international partners on ending the war:

• Andriy Yermak — Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Head of the Delegation;

• Rustem Umerov — Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council;

• Kirill Budanov — Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense;

• Andriy Hnatov — Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;

• Oleg Ivashchenko — Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine;

• Serhiy Kyslytsia — First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs;

• Yevheniy Ostryanskyi — First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council;

• Oleksandr Poklad — Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine;

• Oleksandr Bevz is an advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.