Ukraine's Top Official in US for Crucial Peace Talks

Ukraine's Yermak in US for Talks Amid Peace Efforts A high-level Ukrainian delegation, including Andriy Yermak, head of President Zelenskyy's office, and First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, is currently in the United States. This visit follows recent peace talks in Istanbul, where Ukraine and Russia exchanged documents outlining their respective peace terms. Yermak's meetings with representatives of former President Trump are particularly noteworthy, indicating the ongoing efforts to secure international support for peace negotiations. According to sources close to the delegation, Yermak met with representatives of Donald Trump to discuss the situation in Ukraine. While specific details remain undisclosed, the discussions are expected to focus on strategies for achieving peace and ending the ongoing conflict. Further talks are scheduled with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Yermak's statements on his Telegram channel suggest that Russia is not actively seeking an end to the conflict. He also noted that Ukraine expects increased sanctions pressure on Russia from the US. The visit underscores the importance of ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. The exchange of documents in Istanbul shows that both sides are engaging in serious discussions, which is a positive sign for future peace negotiations.