Zelenskyy announces progress in negotiations

Zelenskyy: There is progress in the military direction of the talks in Geneva

Some progress has been made in the military aspect of the talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia held in Geneva. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following consultations with the Ukrainian delegation.

According to the Head of State, Ukrainian and international military experts already understand, how the ceasefire and end of the war can be monitored, If there is political will to do so, the parties will be able to do so.

The US role in monitoring the ceasefire

Zelensky stressed that the mechanism for monitoring the possible cessation of hostilities will necessarily involve the participation of the US side.
At the same time, the positions of the parties to the negotiations remain different, as the negotiations themselves were difficult.

The parties agreed to continue the dialogue and move forward with diplomatic efforts.

No progress on the territories and the ZNPP

The President noted that during the two days of talks no progress has been made on the territories, including Donbas, and the situation around Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant.

These topics remain key obstacles to a potential peace agreement.

Context.

The Geneva consultations are taking place against the backdrop of intensified international diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
Despite some technical progress, fundamental political differences between the parties remain, making it difficult to reach an agreement quickly.