#Negotiations

U.S. Senator Tom Tillis stated in Kyiv that Putin does not intend to slow the pace of the fighting before winter, hoping to gain more leverage. He called the Kremlin a "desperate despot" and urged stronger support for Ukraine.

Zelensky stated that European intelligence services and diplomats have long been in contact with Russia, so Europe must participate in any negotiations on ending the war. The statement came against the backdrop of a daytime strike on Kyiv on September 8.

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to seek a compromise with Russia on energy and grain, noting their significance for India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He also expects a meeting with Trump in the second half of September.

A meeting between Putin and Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner was held at the Kremlin. Putin claimed there had been no strikes on Kyiv since midnight, even though air-raid sirens sounded in the capital all day and the region came under attack.

Putin stated that Russia deliberately avoids strikes on Ukraine's leadership because Moscow needs negotiators. At the same time, he called Zelenskyy's statements about drones "state terrorism."

Head of the Office of the President Budanov confirmed on the telethon that dialogue with Russia is limited to prisoner exchanges, and a major swap is planned for the near future. There is no talk of negotiations on ending the war.

Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov announced a possible restart of negotiations in September. He confirmed that the format will be trilateral — with the mandatory participation of the USA, Russia, and Ukraine.

Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Kyrylo Budanov stated that a new meeting of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, as well as with the participation of the American side, could take place in September.