The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has opened the door to a ceasefire that temporarily maintains the current positions of the armies on the war front with Russia. The proposal seeks to move towards the end of the conflict without accepting the territorial losses caused by the Russian invasion.
The announcement comes at a time of new diplomatic contacts between Moscow and Washington. Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has shown himself willing to resume negotiations on Ukraine with the mediation of the United States, although he maintains his demands on Ukrainian territory and Russia's security.
Zelenskyy asks for guarantees to achieve peace
In an interview with the American network Fox News, Zelenskyy has argued that freezing current positions can be a realistic way to move towards the end of the war. The Ukrainian president insisted that this measure would be a first step and would not mean giving up territories occupied by Russia.
The president also demanded security guarantees from the United States and its allies to prevent the war from starting again in the future. For Kyiv, stopping the fighting must be accompanied by measures that protect the country against new Russian offensives.
Zelenskyy also argued that Ukraine should be present in all conversations about its future. "Please, do not talk about us without us," he said, insisting on the importance of negotiations including the parties involved and, if possible, also European countries.
Putin opens the door to new talks
For its part, the Kremlin has announced that Putin is willing to resume three-way negotiations with the United States and Ukraine around November 10. The announcement came after the Russian president's meeting with Steve Witkoff, special envoy of US President Donald Trump.
According to Yuri Ushakov, the Kremlin's foreign policy advisor, the talks would focus on creating a security system for Russia and Ukraine once the conflict ends. Witkoff has presented Putin with documents containing different proposals to try to reach a peaceful solution.
However, the willingness to renegotiate does not mean that Russia has accepted Kyiv's conditions. Putin maintains his territorial claims and argues that the Russian Army retains the initiative on the front. Moscow has also advocated for Ukraine to reduce its military capacity, a demand that hinders rapprochement between the two countries.
Peace still pending an agreement
The diplomatic movements of recent days show a new opportunity to resume dialogue, but there is still no agreement to stop the war. Zelensky's proposal and Russia's willingness to return to the negotiating table are two distinct steps that will have to be concretized in future talks.
One of the main obstacles remains the future of the occupied territories and the security guarantees that Ukraine demands. Kyiv seeks to prevent a possible truce from allowing Russia to reorganize and attack again, while Moscow maintains its own conditions to end the conflict.
For now, the possible ceasefire remains a proposal and the resumption of talks, a possibility announced by the Kremlin. The outcome will depend on whether both sides manage to bring their positions closer and what role the United States and European countries play in the process.
