Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Kyiv is preparing a set of peace proposals that could be presented to Russia within the next few days, signalling a possible opening for renewed diplomatic engagement after months of intense fighting and stalled negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian officials are finalising terms that reflect the country’s security needs, territorial integrity, and long-term stability. While he did not disclose specific details, the President stressed that any proposal would be grounded in Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law, adding that peace cannot come at the cost of occupation or forced concessions.
The announcement comes as the war continues to exact a heavy toll on both countries, with ongoing missile strikes, battlefield losses, and mounting humanitarian challenges. International partners have increasingly urged diplomatic pathways alongside military support, though efforts to broker talks have repeatedly faltered amid deep mistrust between Kyiv and Moscow.
Ukrainian officials say the proposed framework has been shaped through consultations with Western allies and reflects a broader push to test whether Russia is willing to engage seriously in dialogue. Zelenskyy cautioned, however, that past experience has shown negotiations can be used by Moscow to regroup militarily, and that Ukraine remains wary of insincere overtures.
Russia has not publicly responded to Zelenskyy’s latest remarks, but the Kremlin has previously insisted that any talks must account for what it calls “new realities on the ground,” a position Kyiv firmly rejects.
Analysts say the coming days could be critical in determining whether diplomatic momentum emerges or whether the conflict will continue along its current trajectory. For now, Zelenskyy’s statement signals that Ukraine is keeping the door to diplomacy open, even as it continues to prepare for prolonged resistance if talks fail.