European Leaders Shift Focus to Ukraine Peace Talks

As the war in Ukraine approaches its third anniversary, discussions on achieving peace are intensifying despite ongoing conflicts. Western allies, notably the US and Europe, have supported Ukraine with military aid, but recent shifts in focus to peace talks reflect changing political dynamics, including the impending presidency of Donald Trump. A poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations reveals that Ukrainians are divided on peace terms and the role of Trump's administration, with most favoring a compromise settlement. President Zelenskyy expresses frustration over delayed weapon deliveries and opposition to NATO membership from several Western nations. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Poland are working to resolve historical disputes, which could influence Ukraine's EU membership prospects. With Trump's administration pushing for negotiations, expectations of a Ukrainian military victory have decreased, and global opinions vary on Trump's potential impact on peace efforts.