Negotiations in Ukraine: "They won't result in anything and it's just going to be a symbolic visit"

Now6 September 2026 at 16:50

The negotiations in Ukraine continue to generate skepticism, with voices predicting limited results. Cátia Moreira de Carvalho commented that the talks won't result in anything and that the visit will be merely symbolic.

The American delegation faced initial concerns during the overnight train journey to Kyiv. The ceasefire in the capital ultimately facilitated the arrival of the American envoys to the city.

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