Zelenskiy Sees Battlefield Gains as Opportunity for Peace by 2025

During the Ukraine-South East Europe summit held in Dubrovnik on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed optimism regarding the potential for peace in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy emphasized that the current situation on the battlefield presents an opportunity for decisive action to end the war by 2025.

“In October, November and December we have a chance to move things toward peace and lasting stability,” President Zelenskiy stated at the summit. His comments reflect an emerging belief within the Ukrainian government that recent developments in military engagements could be leveraged into a broader strategic framework for peace.

The statement from President Zelenskiy underscores a pivotal moment for Ukraine as it navigates complex international and domestic pressures to resolve the conflict that has profoundly affected the region.

The summit in Dubrovnik brought together leaders from various countries in South-East Europe, focusing on regional collaboration and stability. President Zelenskiy’s remarks aimed to galvanize support for Ukraine’s position and outline a timeline for achieving peace.

Reporting for this story was conducted by Yuliia Dysa, with editing contributions from William Maclean.