Jan 7, 2026, 9:22 p.mJan 7, 2026, 9:22 p.m
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj does not rule out an end to the war in the first half of 2026 given progress in peace talks. “We note that the negotiations with our European partners and of course with the USA and all members of the coalition of the willing have reached a new milestone,” said Zelenskyj during a visit to Cyprus.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Cyprus on Wednesday.Image: keystone
EU leaders gathered in the capital Nicosia at the start of Cyprus’s six-month EU Council Presidency. “We are aware that this war can be ended during your presidency,” Zelensky said at the ceremony, according to the Interfax Ukraina news agency.
Zelensky: Every dollar lost for Russia is good
At the same time, the president said Moscow needed to be put under further pressure through sanctions to agree to an end to its war of aggression. “Every dollar that Russia loses, it loses as an aggressor.”
The day before, a summit of supporting countries in Paris had promised Ukraine security guarantees and a ceasefire. The plans also became more concrete as to how peace in Ukraine can be secured militarily.
France, Great Britain and several other countries are ready to send troops to Ukraine. Other states such as Germany are ready for military intervention on behalf of Ukraine from outside. However, the possible presence of foreign troops has so far been a reason for Moscow to reject all peace proposals. (hkl/sda/dpa)