Zelensky says Putin ready to negotiate 'de-escalation' this winter

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has signaled willingness to negotiate on the war, with a possible "de-escalation" this winter, according to Axios. Zelensky stated Vladimir Putin "needs Trump" and does not want to upset him, especially before November's US midterm elections. He cited assurances from US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who visited Moscow and Kyiv this weekend. Washington has proposed ideas involving energy, grain, electricity, oil, and gas. These sectors are central to the conflict, with Russia targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Kyiv striking Russian refineries. Trump, elected in 2024 on a promise to end the war, has yet to secure a deal.


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