{"id":103937,"date":"2026-02-18T06:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disinfo.md\/the-economist-the-ukrainian-delegation-divided-at-the-geneva-negotiations\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T06:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:28:09","slug":"the-economist-the-ukrainian-delegation-divided-at-the-geneva-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disinfo.md\/en\/the-economist-the-ukrainian-delegation-divided-at-the-geneva-negotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Economist: the Ukrainian delegation, divided at the Geneva negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"361\"><strong>The Ukrainian delegation at the Geneva negotiations is reportedly divided into two camps due to disagreements over the timing of a potential peace agreement, reports <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Economist<\/span><\/span>, citing sources close to the discussions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"672\">According to the publication, one part of the negotiators, whose informal leader is the head of Ukraine&#8217;s military intelligence services, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kirilo Budanov<\/span><\/span>, supports the rapid conclusion of an agreement with the mediation of the United States, fearing that the &#8220;window of opportunity may soon close&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"842\">The other camp, &#8220;influenced&#8221; by the former head of the Presidential Office, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Andrii Iermak<\/span><\/span>, would be less inclined to rush a peace agreement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1014\">President <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Volodimir Zelenski<\/span><\/span>, notes The Economist, is trying to maintain a balance between these positions, while having his own ideas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1396\">The publication emphasizes that the dilemma \u2014 a quick agreement or a waiting strategy \u2014 involves major risks in both scenarios. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vladimir Putin<\/span><\/span> is described as &#8220;not a man of his word&#8221;, and some experts believe that Kiev&#8217;s strategic position could improve over time, due to defense reforms and increased pressure on Moscow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1722\">The ideal variant for Ukraine would be a durable agreement, accompanied by solid security guarantees from the USA. However, for this to happen, real pressure from Washington on Russia would be necessary, and the current signals do not provide sufficient reasons to bet on such a scenario, writes The Economist further.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1722\">Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/ru.themoscowtimes.com\/2026\/02\/17\/the-economist-v-ukrainskoi-delegatsii-voznik-raskol-na-peregovorah-s-rossiei-a187511\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ukrainian delegation at the Geneva negotiations is reportedly divided into two camps due to disagreements over the timing of a potential peace agreement, reports The Economist, citing sources close to the discussions. 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