A Ukrainian presidential adviser says negotiations with Russia are likely to start “very soon,” though he does not expect the war to end right away. Kyrylo Budanov’s comments indicate he sees an early phase of discussions as a realistic next step.
The outlets report Budanov as describing the talks as “technical,” suggesting a focus on practical or procedural matters rather than a comprehensive end to hostilities. Both sources present his view that it is unrealistic to expect immediate resolution of the war, even if discussions begin in the near term. They do not provide additional details on the agenda, format, or timing beyond the adviser’s expectation.
Overall, the two articles align on the same attribution and the core message: the prospect of early talks is contrasted with the view that reaching an end to the war will take more time. Neither outlet adds conflicting information or independent verification in the provided excerpts.
