Winter of Discontent: Ukraine's War Enters a Gruesome Season The arrival of winter in Eastern Europe often brings bitter cold, but this year it heralds a season of uncertainty and desperation for millions caught in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has predicted that the war will persist through another winter, underscoring the elusive nature of peace.
Recent diplomatic efforts have been revived with the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv, followed by a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.