Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned Kyiv want to finish the conflict with Russia subsequent 12 months by way of “diplomatic means” as each international locations put together for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White Home.
In an interview with the Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne, Zelenskyy mentioned he’s sure that the conflict will finish “sooner” than it in any other case would have as soon as Mr. Trump turns into president.
“It’s sure that the conflict will finish sooner with the insurance policies of the staff that may now lead the White Home. That is their method, their promise to their residents,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
The prospect of Trump returning to energy in the USA subsequent 12 months has raised questions on the way forward for the battle, because the Republican has been essential of U.S. navy help to Kyiv.
Zelenskyy mentioned that Ukraine “should do every little thing in order that this conflict ends subsequent 12 months, ends by way of diplomatic means.”
February 2025 would mark the third 12 months of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine with Russia’s troops gaining floor in latest months.
There have been no significant talks between Russia and Ukraine. Nonetheless, Mr. Trump’s re-election has plunged the battle’s future into uncertainty, with the Republican president-elect repeatedly promising to chop a fast deal to finish the conflict.
“We now have to grasp what the Russians need,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has mentioned he’ll solely settle for talks with Ukraine if Kyiv surrenders Ukrainian territory that Moscow occupies. Zelenskyy has rejected Putin’s circumstances.