Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kiev would like that put an end to the war with Russia next year through “diplomatic means” as both countries prepare for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
In an interview with Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne, Zelenskyy said he is confident the war will end “sooner” than it otherwise would have once Trump becomes president.
“It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House. This is their approach, their promise to their citizens,” Zelenskyy said.
The prospect of Trump returning to power in the United States next year has raised questions about the future of the conflict, as the Republican has been critical of US military aid to Kiev.
Zelensky said Ukraine “must do everything so that this war ends next year, through diplomatic means.”
February 2025 would mark the third year of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, with Russian forces gaining ground in recent months.
No meaningful talks have taken place between Russia and Ukraine. Still, Trump’s re-election has plunged the future of the conflict into uncertainty, with the Republican president-elect repeatedly promising to quickly reach a deal to end the war.
“We have to understand what the Russians want,” Zelensky said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will only accept talks with Ukraine if Kiev surrenders Ukrainian territory that Moscow occupies. Zelenskyy has rejected Putin’s conditions.
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