Kyiv Sees No Breakthrough in Peace Talks Despite New Diplomatic EffortsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his government will make every effort to end the war with Russia before the start of winter, while officials in Kyiv continue to acknowledge that negotiations remain deadlocked and a comprehensive peace agreement is still out of reach. "We will do everything we can to make this happen before winter, in the autumn," the Ukrainian president said. Zelensky added that Ukraine intends to pursue that objective by maintaining international pressure on Russia while continuing military strikes against targets inside Russian territory. Negotiations Remain Stalled Despite New Diplomatic InitiativesAccording to RBC-Ukraine, Ukrainian officials and foreign diplomats believe there is little chance of reaching a negotiated settlement during 2026. Russian officials have repeatedly stated that the agreements discussed during earlier negotiations in Istanbul could serve as the basis for future dialogue.