Zelenskiy’s Top Aide Sees Ukraine Nearing a Deal With Putin

Ukraine’s top negotiator with Russia said he sees progress toward a potential peace deal with the Kremlin, adding that a resolution to the war may not take long to achieve.

While negotiations to end Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II have publicly yielded few results, Kyrylo Budanov expressed optimism that the talks are evolving toward a settlement. Ukraine’s former top military spy said he believes Russia also wants to stop the war.