Ukrainian authorities want to ‘lay the groundwork’ for negotiations with Russia in the fall — Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian authorities are reportedly planning to lay the groundwork for potential negotiations with Russia this fall.

This information reported according to The Kyiv Independent, which cites a source “close to Zelensky.”

The source indicated that Ukraine aims to “initiate a conversation with Russia” and negotiate on matters such as a prisoner exchange under the “all-for-all” principle, food security, and nuclear safety.

This comes despite statements from Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials, who have declared that they will not engage in negotiations with Ukraine following the Ukrainian military’s attack in Russia’s Kursk region. Today, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reiterated that there would be “no negotiations with Ukraine until the enemy is completely defeated” following the onset of the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region.

Meanwhile, Western media continue to analyze the repercussions of the Ukrainian attack on the Kursk region, speculating on whether it brings the war closer to an end. In their view, Vladimir Putin is now “focused not on peace, but on revenge.”