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Ending 'hot phase' of Russia-Ukraine war before winter? Here's what Kyiv is saying
- Kyiv hopes to end the war's hot phase before winter through possible U.S.-mediated talks with Moscow.
- Zelensky and his office signaled a potential ceasefire window as air defenses face shortages.
- Ukraine reports battlefield gains in May, with more territory liberated than Russia captured for the first time since 2023.
- U.S.-based talks have effectively frozen since February as Washington grapples with other security priorities.
- Ukraine warns of air-defense stock shortages and difficulties obtaining PAC-3 Patriot interceptors.
- Russia’s spring offensive underperformed, with Ukraine gaining ground and expanding deep-strike actions into Russia.
- Kyiv expects Moscow may mobilize again, citing notices and recruitment patterns amid strain on manpower.
- Zelensky voiced that ending the hot phase hinges on security guarantees from Western allies.
- U.S. officials confirmed a renewed push to end Russia’s invasion, aligning with Kyiv’s leverage from battlefield gains.
- Experts say the coming months may open a rare window for diplomacy amid shifting fronts and Western interest.
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