Zelenskiy's Winter Peace Objective

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, announced on Monday that reaching a peace agreement to end the conflict with Russia by winter is considered a feasible goal.

In a recent interview, Zelenskiy emphasized his intention to push for renewed peace negotiations with Russia, which have been delayed in recent months as the situation in Iran has drawn U.S. attention away from the talks. Budanov anticipates a forthcoming U.S. delegation visit to Moscow and Kyiv, though specific details remain undisclosed.

The strategic focus is on ending the war by winter, a directive from Zelenskiy himself. Ukrainian officials assert the slowdown of Russian advancement, coupled with Ukraine's intensified long-range strikes on Russian territories, setting the stage for potential peace talks.

(With inputs from agencies.)