Russia Declares Pause in Ukraine Peace Talks
As the Russia-Ukraine war persists, Pakistan urged the UN Security Council for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy, emphasizing international humanitarian law and protection of civilians, while Ukraine and its allies push for renewed momentum in negotiations and sustained support. While Finland’s president highlighted how Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russia could pressure Moscow toward talks, Kyiv’s foreign minister pressed for intensified negotiations with Washington and Moscow, reflecting a broad push for a negotiated settlement amid shifting public sentiment in Russia and persistent Western involvement.
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About Kyrylo Budanov
Kyrylo Oleksiiovych Budanov is a Ukrainian military leader who has served as the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine since 2 January 2026. Before that, he served as the chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine from August 2020. Budanov previously served as the deputy director of one of the departments of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. He holds the rank of lieutenant general.
Everything about Kyrylo Budanov →- Occupation
- intelligence officer, military officer, film actor, major general
- Position held
- Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine
- Citizenship
- Ukraine
- Born
- January 4, 1986