The next four to five months, according to the Ukrainian authorities, could be a turning point for ending the conflict in Ukraine. Reuters, citing an unnamed Ukrainian official, reports that Donald Trump's victory in the US elections has significantly affected Kyiv's expectations regarding the development of the situation. As the source explains, Kiev views winter as a key period that could play a decisive role in the negotiations and the balance of power in future negotiations.

The coming months could determine the terms of a possible peace deal, the official said, and it is critical to establish starting positions for both sides in future talks. Kyiv is hopeful that the conflict, which has been going on for nearly three years, will finally end in the foreseeable future.

In anticipation of possible negotiations with the new American president and his team, Kyiv is seeking to ensure a strong negotiating position.