Hnatov and the intelligence service went to the US for talks

Hnatov and intelligence officials went to the US for talks - Budanov is also expected

According to Axios and The Economist, for talks in the United States with the Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Sergey Kislitsa The Chief of the General Staff Anatoly Gnatov and Ukrainian military intelligence officials.

The media noted that the composition of the delegation was «high profile» and that the participation of law enforcement agencies indicated the security nature of the consultations.

Budanov may join

According to journalists, this trip included The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kirill Budanov is expected to appear.
Several sources claim that it can to lead the Ukrainian delegation, If the talks move into the phase of discussing the military and strategic terms of the US «peace plan», the US will be able to take over the negotiations.

There is no official confirmation from the President's Office or the Ministry of Defence.

The purpose of the visit

According to Western media, the parties are planning to discuss the matter:

- key parameters of the US «peace plan»;
- security guarantees for Ukraine;
- models for future air defence and artillery support;
- The role of allies in monitoring the implementation of agreements.

Context.

The trip takes place in the background:

- a large-scale reset in the Ukrainian government and defence bloc;
- active consultations between Kyiv and the White House on the terms of the ceasefire;
- European capitals« concerns about different positions on the »peace plan".