‼ Budanov to lead the Ukrainian delegation in negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi -. CBS News Kirill Budanov, President Zelensky's chief of staff, stated that he does not expect a breakthrough at the upcoming meeting, but believes that the very resumption of negotiations is a positive development. According to him, the parties will focus on bridging the gap in their positions, and it is likely that the current round of talks will not be the last. Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation in the negotiations.