Zelenskyy emphasizes need for diplomatic resolution to Ukraine war by next year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine must strive for a diplomatic end to the war with Russia next year. He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace talks while continuing military actions. Zelenskyy acknowledged the challenging situation in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces are advancing. He mentioned delays in equipping Ukrainian brigades but indicated that new reserves would soon be deployed to counter the Russian army. Ukraine is also increasing its own weapons production, with Zelenskyy reporting that the country is currently testing four different types of missiles.