A former Ukrainian economy minister says there are “serious attempts” to begin negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. Tymofiy Mylovanov makes the assessment in an interview with Europe Today.

Mylovanov says both sides are “serious” about their intentions to open talks, describing the current effort as credible rather than rhetorical. The report focuses on his view of the negotiation outlook rather than providing new details on specific proposals or timelines.

Across the provided sources, the coverage is consistent: all attribute the claim to Mylovanov and frame it as commentary on the likelihood of renewed dialogue between Ukraine and Russia. No outlet among those listed offers a competing account, verification, or additional statements from government officials, diplomats, or international mediators.