Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Serhii Kyslytsia, a member of Ukraine's negotiating team, spoke to the BBC about the nature of peace talks with Russia. He described the military-to-military discussions as business-like, contrasting them with political grandstanding seen elsewhere. Kyslytsia highlighted the complexity of disengagement due to the battlefield environment and the need for clear rules and verification. He praised the commitment and patience of the US delegation, including General Alexus Grynkewich and Dan Driscoll, for their active involvement in the discussions. Kyslytsia also positively acknowledged the roles of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, emphasizing the US's crucial role in monitoring any future agreements. Another round of US-mediated discussions is expected to take place in Geneva later this week.

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