Ukraine Nears Four Years of War as Kyiv Residents Plead for Ceasefire
Kyiv voices calling for a pause in fighting reflect skepticism about U.S.-mediated negotiations delivering a lasting settlement.
Overview
- Residents in the capital marked the New Year with appeals for a return to normal life and an urgent ceasefire.
- U.S.-mediated peace talks continue, yet many doubt they can secure a permanent end to the conflict.
- Opinions in Kyiv are divided over potential territorial concessions as a focus of negotiations.
- Related reporting notes civilian deaths in Ukraine rose sharply in 2025, exceeding 2,000.
- A recent attack in the Kherson region, under Russian control, killed more than 20 people, underscoring ongoing violence.