Zelenskiy calls for diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war by next year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine must focus on ending the war with Russia through diplomacy next year. He acknowledged the difficult situation in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces are making advances. Zelenskiy noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in a peace agreement. He expressed a desire to speak directly with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, rather than through intermediaries. Zelenskiy emphasized the need for Ukraine to take all possible steps to achieve a diplomatic resolution to the conflict by next year.