"The negotiating window is narrowing".. An urgent warning from Russia to Ukraine

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "The situation is deteriorating day by day for the Kiev regime, and the window available for making its decisions is narrowing"

Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine

He added: "It is time for Zelensky to shoulder his responsibilities and make the appropriate decision"

In the fall, the United States relaunched indirect talks between Kiev and Moscow, in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war.

For weeks, American officials met with Russian, Ukrainian, and European envoys, but no agreement was reached.

The exodus of millions of Ukrainians

Zelensky confirmed in December that any settlement between Kiev and Moscow regarding control of areas in eastern Ukraine It must be fair and approved either by vote or referendum.

However, organizing a vote entails enormous security and logistical challenges, as the country is still mired in battles, in addition to the displacement of millions of Ukrainians while hundreds of thousands are on the battle lines.

In late 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine by"Military power" If negotiations fail.