{
  "id": 9526753,
  "title": "Zelenskyy Says War Could End Before Winter With US Support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/zelenskyy-says-war-could-end-before-winter-with-us-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/zelenskyy-says-war-could-end-before-winter-with-us-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine has a chance to bring the war with Russia to an end within the next two months, provided that the United States offers its support. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Zelenskyy outlined the conditions that must be met for this outcome to occur. The key factor is the political will of the United States, particularly that of President Donald Trump, to end the war. However, Zelenskyy clarified that political will alone may not be sufficient. He emphasized the necessity of continued pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the provision of military technology and additional weapons from the United States. Ukraine is particularly counting on receiving Patriot missiles and other defensive systems to bolster its defenses during the upcoming winter months. Zelenskyy highlighted that the Patriot missile remains one of Ukraine's top requests. Furthermore, Kyiv and Washington are engaged in discussions regarding the enhancement of air defense capabilities and the potential production of Patriot interceptor missiles within Ukraine. Therefore, Zelenskyy's assertion of a potential war-ending within two months hinges not on an explicit deadline for cessation of hostilities, but rather on the fulfillment of these conditions, primarily the provision of US political support and the delivery of essential weaponry.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes Ukraine now has an opportunity to bring about an end to the war with Russia within the next two months, but this, he said, requires support from the United States. Zelenskyy shared this in an interview with The Wall Street Journal , UATV English reports. The president noted that Kyiv sees an opportunity to achieve a just peace, but several…",
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  "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."
}