Budanov: Ceasefire in Ukraine before winter is realistic

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said that ending hostilities before winter is a realistic possibility. The statement came on Monday via Ukrinform.

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, assessed on Monday that ending hostilities before winter arrives is an entirely realistic scenario. This was reported by Ukrainian news channel Ukrinform.

Budanov's optimistic assessment came as international diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire intensifies and representatives of several countries have hinted at the possibility of negotiations. The senior Ukrainian military official did not specify what conditions such an end to hostilities might depend on.

The question of ceasefire has become particularly acute in the autumn, as winter brings additional challenges to the front both in terms of logistics and the protection of vital infrastructure.