Arahamiia Does Not Expect a Breakthrough from the First Round of Talks with the US and Russia

The Ukrainian team is not counting on a breakthrough following the first round of talks with the United States and Russia: its expectations for this stage are minimal. This assessment was shared by David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, in a comment to DW.

“I don’t think so. And here’s why: there was a long pause in the talks. So, in terms of the domestic situation, simply resuming negotiations is already an achievement,” David Arakhamia explained, answering a question about the possibility of a breakthrough.

At the same time, the Ukrainian side has certain expectations for the second round. The faction leader summed up his view of this stage as follows:

“We do have some expectations now,” David Arakhamia added.

He also assessed the position of the United States: according to Arakhamia, he sees no signs that the American side is taking anyone’s side.

We wrote earlier:

• Europe to join talks on ending the war in Ukraine
• Zelensky sees no point in calling Putin and insists on a ceasefire
• Moscow ready for talks after November 4, but does not expect a breakthrough
• Putin says he is ready for talks and threatens to achieve all the war’s objectives
• US proposes talks with Ukraine and Russia by the end of October: Kyiv is ready