SVO News, December 14, 2025, Avia.pro. In his recent speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if the current peace talks fail, it is necessary to gather strength and find an alternative path to ending the conflict, although he did not provide specific details.

His remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, including recent meetings in Berlin, where he discussed possible settlement scenarios with European leaders. Zelenskyy did not specify what "another path" might entail, leaving room for speculation—from increased military support from the West to a change in battlefield tactics or new proposals in the negotiations. This statement also reflects growing uncertainty about the success of the current negotiating format, especially after the lack of a US response to Kyiv's previous proposals.