Ukraine’s chief negotiator Kyrylo Budanov says three‑way talks with US and Russia are advancing toward a peace deal, expecting resolution soon.
Budanov, former head of military intelligence and lieutenant general, also oversees prisoner exchanges that have returned hundreds of Ukrainians from captivity.
Ukraine’s 2034 dollar bond rallied, gaining nearly 4 cents to about 62 cents on the dollar, its highest level in a month.
Kremlin said Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev’s US visit does not signal resumed talks, though he met US officials on peace cooperation.