Kyrylo Budanov says talks with Russia rapidly evolve towards settlement

7 articles · Updated · RKK ICDS · Apr 21

Budanov, Ukraine’s top negotiator, highlighted in an April 4 interview that Russian forces are losing offensive capacity and Ukrainian drone strikes have severely damaged Russia’s oil export infrastructure.
Recent Ukrainian defense deals with Germany and Norway, totaling over $13 billion, and plans to produce 7 million drones in 2026, bolster Ukraine’s position as US military aid declines and European support increases.
Despite Budanov’s optimism, there is little public evidence Russia is reconsidering its war aims, and intensified Russian attacks suggest the conflict is entering a new phase rather than nearing resolution.

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