Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes there is a limited but important opportunity to pursue negotiations with Russia before the onset of winter, arguing that developments on the battlefield have shifted in Ukraine’s favor and could create conditions for renewed diplomatic efforts. In an interview with CBS News recorded on May 29 and released on May 31, Zelensky agreed with an assessment by Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi that Ukraine has several months to strengthen its position before entering possible peace talks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine has a "window of opportunity" for talks with Russia on ending the war before the next winter.

Russia is gradually losing the initiative on the battlefield, creating an opportunity for a diplomatic settlement of the war. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, there is…