Zelensky sends proposals for ending the war with Russia to Trump’s negotiators
Ukraine has handed proposals to US negotiators for a plan to end the war with Moscow, Volodymyr Zelensky announced, as he suggested that Russia would use its parliamentary election next month as a pretext to declare a new round of mobilisation, reports BritPanorama.
“We have conveyed our proposals to the American side,” Zelensky said in his nightly video address.
“And the United States can help strengthen our defence, first and foremost with air defence, and put pressure on Russia so that its plans are different – to prepare for an end to the war rather than prolonging it.”
Zelensky offered no details on the proposals. His government continues to seek support for its defensive efforts amid increasing attacks from Russian forces.
In the broader context, concerns have risen regarding Russia’s commitment to negotiations. A Washington-based think tank, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), indicated that the Kremlin is unlikely to enter serious talks while believing it can achieve its military objectives. The ISW has underscored that Russia’s current focus on enhancing its ballistic missile production aims to undermine Ukraine’s resolve during the winter months.
“The Kremlin will not enter serious negotiations or make meaningful compromises on its demands as long as Putin believes that he has a viable military path to achieving his full objectives,” the ISW stated.
The agency further suggested that Russia’s shift toward prioritising missile production will have dire implications for Ukraine, particularly as Kyiv’s air defence capabilities face shortages.
In this tense landscape, mediation efforts from external parties, particularly the United States, become even more pivotal as both nations brace for continued hostilities. The situation remains fluid, with potential developments likely to shape the trajectory of the conflict in the days ahead.
