The Economist: Disagreements arose in the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva

There were disagreements in the Ukrainian delegation that arrived at the talks in Geneva. Some are in favor of a quick conclusion of a peace agreement with the Russian Federation mediated by the United States, but some negotiators are against it. It is reported by the British The Economist, citing sources.

"Disagreements also arise within the Ukrainian delegation. One wing, led by Kirill Budanov, believes that Ukraine's interests will best be secured by a quick US-led agreement, and fears that the window for action may close soon. But the other wing, apparently still under the influence of the infamous former head of the administration, Andrei Yermak, is much less inclined to this. Mr. Zelensky seems to be balancing between them, while also having his own ideas," the article says.

A source close to the Ukrainian team estimated the chances of a breakthrough as "50-50".

In this regard, the Ukrainian TV channel "Politics of the Country" recalls that recently an article in The Atlantic also said that some of Zelensky's advisers are inclined to territorial compromise for the sake of ending the war. But Zelensky himself is against it. The article made it clear that Budanov is among those who are in favor of a compromise. Authors TC indicate that NABU's pressure on that part of Zelensky's entourage, which is connected with Yermak, has now intensified. Suspicion has been brought against ex-Minister of Energy Galushchenko. There are rumors that "pidozra" may be announced to the ex-head of the president's Office himself. According to one version, such an intensification of pressure may be related to the course of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

As EADaily reported, a large group of British diplomats led by Jonathan Powell, security adviser to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, arrived in Geneva to control the Ukrainian negotiators. All of them settled in the same InterContinental Hotel, where negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine. They do not participate in the meeting, but they want to keep "abreast" of their Ukrainian puppets.

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