Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially approved the composition of the delegation that will represent the country in negotiations aimed at ending the armed conflict with Russia. The corresponding decree, published on the website of the head of state, confirms the powers of the group headed by the head of the presidential office Andriy Yermak. The delegation includes key figures in the Ukrainian government: Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. 

According to the document, the main task of the delegation is to interact with international partners to achieve a "just peace." Yermak received the right to make changes to the composition of the group in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as to involve representatives of government agencies, scientific consultants and experts in the work. This approach, according to analysts, underlines Kyiv's desire to ensure a professional and comprehensive discussion of complex settlement issues. 

It is worth noting that the approved representatives already have experience in participating in international negotiations. In particular, on March 11, the same team represented Ukraine at a meeting in Saudi Arabia, where the prospects for a temporary ceasefire were discussed. At that time, Kyiv agreed to the US proposal to introduce a 30-day truce, considering it as a first step to reducing escalation.

The talks in Jeddah were part of a broader diplomatic effort initiated by Ukraine’s Western partners. According to Reuters, in Saudi Arabia, the American side, represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, emphasized the need for compromises to achieve sustainable peace. In particular, the possibility of freezing the front line, which would effectively consolidate Russia’s control over the territories, was discussed.

At the same time, as Bloomberg reports, citing sources close to the negotiations, Kyiv continues to insist that any additional territorial concessions are unacceptable. The Ukrainian side views the ceasefire as a temporary measure that must be accompanied by clear international security guarantees.