Could Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia Happen Soon?

Top Ukrainian officials are sharing different views on whether peace talks could start in September, though others say fighting will continue through the winter.

There is a lot of talk right now about whether Ukraine and Russia might start talking about peace. Some high-ranking officials in Ukraine, like those working for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, have suggested that talks could possibly happen as soon as September. This idea has sparked a lot of discussion about whether there is a path to end the war. However, it is not that simple. Other leaders are being much more cautious. The head of Ukraine’s presidential office, Andriy Yermak, has been very clear: he says that Ukraine cannot stop fighting right now. He expects the war to keep going stra…