Zelenskiy's top aide says Ukraine-Russia talks may be possible in September

FILE PHOTO: Chief of the Military Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released January 2, 2026. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Aug 27 - Talks between Ukrainian and Russian teams could be held in September and include U.S. representatives, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov said on Thursday.