Overview
- Ukraine expects a U.S. delegation to visit Kyiv after Orthodox Easter following an earlier invitation from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Kyrylo Budanov said the group may be led by Steve Witkoff and could include Jared Kushner, with Senator Lindsey Graham also possible.
- Ukrainian officials are preparing a draft that folds in their answers to outstanding U.S. questions on a security guarantees package.
- Budanov said talks have advanced and suggested the visit could pave the way for more substantial assurances to Ukraine.
- He added that international partners have asked Ukraine to pause regular strikes on Russian oil refineries because the war in Iran has driven fuel prices higher.