The Head Of The Office Of The President Of Ukraine Predicted When The Ceasefire Would End
- 4.09.2026, 20:53
Negotiations may resume shortly.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov expects negotiations with Russia to resume by the end of September, but does not foresee a ceasefire any time soon. In his assessment, the conditions for a cessation of hostilities may not be met until the spring of 2027.
Budanov made these remarks in an interview with the American newspaper The New York Times. He noted that the negotiation process could resume after the September parliamentary elections in Russia and a few weeks before the U.S. midterm congressional elections, which will take place in November. According to the head of the Presidential Administration, a visit to Kyiv by representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration—Steve Whitcoff and Jared Kushner—could serve as a catalyst for a new round of negotiations.
At the same time, Budanov emphasized that the resumption of negotiations would not automatically mean a cessation of hostilities. He believes that the necessary conditions are unlikely to be in place before the spring of 2027.
Budanov also emphasized that, due to the war, Ukraine and Russia cannot trust each other. At the same time, he said, this should not become an obstacle to continuing the diplomatic process.
“Of course, we cannot trust each other because we are at war. That is logical and understandable. At the same time, both sides understand that they need to find a solution,” Budanov said.
He noted that contacts between the parties must be maintained even during hostilities. As an example, the head of the Presidential Office cited prisoner-of-war exchanges, through which Ukraine and Russia continued to cooperate throughout the war.
“Sooner or later, the negotiations will lead to something. You can’t fight forever,” Budanov concluded.
Earlier, the website Charter97.org reported that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga had announced a possible intensification of the peace process.