Ukraine Enters 2025 with Renewed Hopes for Peace and Uncertainty About War’s End

President Zelenskyy emphasizes resilience and calls for a 'just peace' as Ukraine prepares for potential negotiations and continued conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his New Year's address, highlighted the nation's survival and strength in 2024, expressing hope for a 'just peace' in 2025.
Zelenskyy voiced confidence in incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to help end Russian aggression, a sentiment shared by 45% of Ukrainians in a recent poll.
Public opinion in Ukraine shows growing acceptance of the inevitability of negotiations with Russia, though territorial concessions remain a contentious issue.
Analysts predict that 2025 could see a combination of peace talks and ongoing military conflict, with the outcome of negotiations uncertain.
Some experts suggest that internal instability in Russia, such as elite dissent, could be a critical factor in ending the war.