KYIV (Reuters) -Kyiv will hold consultations in Switzerland with the U.S. on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine, a top Ukrainian security official said on Saturday.
“…we are starting consultations between high-ranking officials of Ukraine and the United States on the possible parameters of a future peace agreement in Switzerland,” Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, wrote on Telegram.
“We appreciate the participation of the American side and its readiness for substantive talks.”
Umerov edited the post, without giving any reason, after a previous version said the talks would be held “with the participation of European partners”.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has approved the composition of the delegation for talks, which will be led by the head of his office and includes top security officials, according to a statement on Telegram from his office.
He also approved instructions for the negotiations.
“Ukraine will never be an obstacle to peace, and representatives of the Ukrainian state will defend the legitimate interests of the Ukrainian people and the foundations of European security,” the presidency statement said.
(Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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