Ukraine's intelligence chief predicts the war's active phase could end before winter

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, believes the active phase of the war could end before winter. He cited effective Ukrainian disruption of Russian supply lines and upcoming US delegations to Kyiv and Moscow as reasons for optimism. Budanov also indicated that non-public negotiations are ongoing. This optimism is echoed by military analysts who point to Ukraine's tactical initiative on the battlefield and Russia's declining offensive capabilities.