Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will seek to increase pressure on Russia to end the war before winter. He said Kyiv will combine diplomacy, sanctions, and military measures to pursue peace.

Speaking at a meeting with Ukrainian ambassadors in Kyiv, Zelensky identified autumn 2026 as a key period. However, he said the exact timing of any breakthrough cannot be guaranteed.

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Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of preparing to prolong the conflict through further mobilization and new attacks. He said Ukraine was coordinating with international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

The Ukrainian leader said diplomatic eff...