Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sees ‘window of opportunity’ for peace as US envoys to meet Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about potential breakthroughs in peace negotiations this year during his visit to Ireland. He emphasized the importance of the upcoming talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite a significant prisoner exchange, broader peace discussions have seen limited progress. Zelenskyy highlighted the need for concrete results by year-end, contingent on US-Russia dialogue. Meanwhile, NATO's head noted alignment among the US, Ukraine, and Europe, urging Russia to cooperate. Recent attacks in Ukraine and a drone strike on a Russian port further escalated tensions.