Budonov refuses to comment on discussion of troop withdrawal from Donbas in talks

Kyrylo Budonov, Head of the Presidential Office, declined to answer journalists' questions regarding whether the possibility of withdrawing Ukrainian troops from the Donbas was discussed during the meeting in Abu Dhabi.

Position of the Ukrainian delegation

According to Budonov, any topics that arise during the negotiation process are matters of those negotiations. He emphasised that the content and results of the talks will not be disclosed until specific agreements are reached.

«Питання, яке порушується під час переговорів, — це питання переговорів. Важливий лише результат. Коли ми його досягнемо, про це буде публічно оголошено», — заявив член української делегації. (The issue raised during negotiations is a matter of the negotiations. Only the result matters. When we achieve it, it will be announced publicly), said a member of the Ukrainian delegation.