Key facts
- Ukraine's Defense Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov believes a peace deal with Russia by winter is realistic.
- President Zelensky has instructed officials to try to end the war as quickly as possible.
- Budanov stated he will do everything possible to help achieve this goal.
- Russian monthly territorial gains have fallen into negative territory for the first time since 2023, according to DeepState.
- Peace talks have recently stalled.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen periods of stalled peace talks. This statement from a top Ukrainian official suggests a potential timeline for resolution, influenced by battlefield dynamics and strategic positioning.