Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with his negotiating team on September 7, 2026, after talks with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelensky revealed that the US is attempting to meditate a de-escalation of the Ukraine War for the winter. (The President of Ukraine)

Could the Ukraine War Slow Down This Winter?

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A winter de-escalation would be a temporary measure to buy time for negotiators to achieve a broader peace agreement. But will Putin do it?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that it’s possible the Ukraine War could slow down this winter.

After meetings with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s envoys for peace missions, Zelensky revealed that the US is attempting to mediate a de-escalation of the war at least during the winter months.

Zelensky said in an........

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