Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says war with Russia likely to continue into winter after US-led talks yield no breakthrough
Quick Look
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on September 7, 2026, that the war with Russia appears likely to continue into winter after talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv produced no announced breakthrough, despite upbeat assessments from both sides.
- The comments follow Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian targets and Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia’s Perm and Belgorod regions that killed at least two people, as well as UN calls for a ban on fully autonomous weapons after reports of AI-guided drones causing civilian deaths in Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Since then, the conflict has seen repeated escalations, including drone strikes on both sides, targeting of military and government infrastructure, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire. The SBU has played a central role in Ukraine's defense, conducting long-range operations inside Russia. International concern over autonomous weapons has grown as AI-guided systems are reportedly used in combat.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there appears to be no end in sight in Russia's war against his country. His words come after another round of US-led diplomacy. DW has the latest.
Ukraine's president says the war with Russia appears likely to continue into winter
His comments came after talks with visiting US envoys produced no announced breakthrough
Russian officials say Ukrainian drone attacks killed two people in separate strikes in the Perm and Belgorod regions
Here are the latest developments in Russia's war in Ukraine on Monday, September 7:
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine will hold talks with the US, France, and Germany to coordinate war strategy and support
Likely · Within weeks
Diplomatic efforts to end the war will continue without immediate breakthrough
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will the US, France, and Germany hold talks with Ukraine as suggested by Zelenskyy?
- What form will Ukraine's 'appropriate, tangible response' to the SBU strike take?
- Will international efforts to ban lethal autonomous weapons gain traction despite opposition from the US and Russia?
- How will the opening of the Russia-North Korea bridge affect regional dynamics and sanctions enforcement?
