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UNIAN, screenshot, UNIAN photo The first round of talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Kyiv has ended. As UNIAN correspondent reports, this was conveyed to journalists by Serhiy Nykyforov, the spokesperson for the President.
In the first round, negotiations were held with the participation of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and special envoys of the U.S. president, Donald Trump — Steve Bittoff and Jared Kushner.
During the negotiations, Kushner stated that Trump wants not only to end the war but also to create conditions for long-term peace in Ukraine.
He added that future agreements should make another war impossible and give Ukraine the opportunity to direct the strength and ingenuity displayed over the years of war toward the development of the country.
"Many politicians fear complex problems. President Trump always says that the harder it is, the better, and that you need to give everything you have to this. So he is very determined to end this war and end the deaths to ease the lives of families," Kushner emphasized.
Meanwhile, Vitkoff described the conversation as "very substantive".
"We are inspired and ready to work further—for as long as it takes," he assured.
The politician also noted that Ukrainian hospitality is "unmatched."
"I would say we had very meaningful discussions. Meaningful, important. And we are very inspired and look forward to continuing this day for as long as needed," Vitkoff noted.
Later, in the second round, negotiations will be held with the participation of national security advisers from E3 countries — the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Vitkoff and Kushner's visit to Kyiv — what is known
As a reminder, today, 6 September, Vitkoff and Kushner arrived in Ukraine for the first time. They were greeted by the head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Ruslan Umeyerov, and the head of the Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada, Dmytro Arakhamia, at the train.
In particular, in his comment before the meeting, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the arrival of this delegation to Ukraine is very important.
"We have been waiting for Vitkoff and Kushner for a long time. And we thank President Trump for allowing them to come. From a security point of view. Unfortunately, the Russians have shown with their strikes that they cannot use an aircraft. Although we have prepared everything; our airports are operating," the Ukrainian leader stated.
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