Zelensky Claims Putin Seeks Talks Until 2028, Kremlin Sees 'Small Step Toward Peace'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking negotiations, but Moscow has the resources to continue the war until 2028. Zelensky also claimed the Kremlin does not want to anger former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kremlin, according to Witkoff, sees the mission as a 'small step toward peace' with 'substantial progress' reported. The Ukrainian prosecutor general, Andriy Kravchenko, resigned during this period, though the reason for his departure was not specified. The two sources differ on the significance of the mission: one emphasizes the Kremlin's cautious optimism, while the other highlights Zelensky's claims about Putin's war plans.