Zelenskiy calls for diplomatic efforts to end war with Russia by next year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine must pursue diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia by next year. He acknowledged the challenging battlefield situation and noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace talks. Zelenskiy also mentioned that U.S. legislation prevents him from meeting with president-elect Donald Trump until after his inauguration in January. He emphasized the importance of speaking directly with Trump rather than through intermediaries. In related news, President Joe Biden plans to discuss North Korea's support for Russia during his final meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Peru. Biden, along with leaders from South Korea and Japan, condemned North Korea's military assistance to Russia.