Zelensky: window for peace negotiations with Russia remains open until winter 2026

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that a window of opportunity for substantive peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia remains open until winter 2026. Today marks day 1559 of Russia's full-scale war that it launched against Ukraine.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday, 1 June, that a temporary window of opportunity exists for substantive peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, which he believes will remain open until winter 2026.

Today marks day 1559 of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine. According to Zelensky, this timeframe should be used to reach the negotiating table and seek a sustainable peace settlement.

The prospects for peace negotiations have become a sharp international issue in recent months, as several Western allies are pressing both parties to end the conflict. Zelensky has repeatedly emphasized that Ukraine does not intend to accept terms dictated by Russia and that any peace agreement must guarantee Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.