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Ceasefire Unlikely Until Spring, Says Former Ukrainian Minister

2/24/2026

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Dmytro Kuleba, the former Ukrainian Foreign Minister, states that a ceasefire is unlikely until winter ends, depending on Russia's progress and economic stability.
He recalls that many expected the war to be short, but it lasted longer than anticipated.
He defines victory as a ceasefire, military support, and EU membership.
He notes the Global South's complex stance, with some nations shaping peace efforts but many hesitant to engage.

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Dmytro Kuleba, the former Ukrainian Foreign Minister, states that a ceasefire is unlikely until winter ends, depending on Russia's progress and economic stability.
He recalls that many expected the war to be short, but it lasted longer than anticipated.
He defines victory as a ceasefire, military support, and EU membership.
He notes the Global South's complex stance, with some nations shaping peace efforts but many hesitant to engage.