Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know

Meetings in Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, along with a potential Ukrainian presidential visit to the United States, have sparked hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine. Despite promising developments, the core demands of each side remain unchanged. The Trump administration is pushing for a landmark agreement, but Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegates have not shown a willingness to compromise. While a US official mentioned that Ukraine had agreed to a peace proposal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that there is still much work to be done.