{
  "id": 86375,
  "title": "Zelenskyy: Ukraine aims to force Russia to end war before winter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/zelenskyy-ukraine-aims-to-force-russia-to-end-war-before-winter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T13:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/russian-war/ukraine-seeks-to-force-russia-to-end-war-before-winter-zelenskyy-says-50629475.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated during a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors in Kyiv that the goal of Ukraine is to force Russia to end the war before winter. Despite recognizing that Moscow aims to continue the conflict, Zelenskyy emphasized that maximum support for the government's efforts with international partners should be provided as a main objective for Ukraine this year. He added that pressure on Russia must become so intense that Moscow has no option but to agree to end the war. However, Zelenskyy acknowledged that it is currently impossible to predict when Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, sanctions against Moscow, and diplomatic efforts will yield results. The Kremlin has not dismissed the possibility of launching another round of mobilization following Russia's State Duma elections on September 20, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on August 2. During a meeting on June 25, Zelenskyy approved a \"40-day influence operation\" against Russia in an effort to compel Moscow to seek peace.",
  "summary": "Ukraine is working to force Russia to end the war before this winter, although Kyiv recognizes that Moscow intends to do the opposite, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors in Kyiv, the We Are Ukraine television channel reported on Aug. 3.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian President Zelenskyy aims to force Russia to end war before winter.",
    "Maximum support from international partners is key for Ukraine's efforts.",
    "Kremlin may launch new mobilization after September 20 elections."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ukraine's push to end the war before winter shifts the momentum sought by Russia, requiring intensified international support and pressure on Moscow to achieve its goal.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
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        "published": "2026-08-02T19:48:59.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/ukraine-strikes-russias-biggest-retailer-again",
        "published": "2026-08-03T11:03:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/why-is-ukraine-targeting-wildberries-russias-e-commerce-giant",
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      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}