Ukraine: A peace agreement with Russia before winter is "realistic," says Zelensky's top advisor

The chief of staff of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky He stated on Monday that an agreement to end the war with Russia before the arrival of winter was a "realistic" objective. This statement comes as peace negotiations have remained stalled for several months.

Kyrylo Budanov stated that he believes a diplomatic breakthrough is possible in the coming months, despite the difficulties encountered so far. His remarks echo recent statements by Volodymyr Zelensky, who reaffirmed his desire to restart talks with Moscow before the winter season.

In an interview broadcast on Sunday, the Ukrainian president explained that he wanted to take advantage of what he considers an improvement in Kyiv's strategic position to resume diplomatic efforts. According to him, timing is crucial in order to approach any potential negotiations under conditions more favorable to Ukraine.

However, US-led peace talks have stalled in recent months. Washington has gradually focused some of its diplomatic attention on the Middle East crisis and the conflict involving Iran, thereby reducing its direct involvement in negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.

Despite this situation, Ukrainian authorities remain somewhat optimistic about the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough. They believe that a resumption of talks remains conceivable if political and military conditions improve in the coming months.

More than four years after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, the war continues to cause significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The prospects for a negotiated settlement remain uncertain, but Kyrylo Budanov's statements demonstrate Kyiv's willingness to keep the diplomatic path open alongside its military efforts.

As fighting continues on several fronts, the question of a possible peace agreement remains one of the main geopolitical issues of the year, both for Ukraine and Russia and for their respective allies.