**Western Allies Push Ukraine to Find Peace with Russia**
The leaders of Western countries are urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to find a way to negotiate peace with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes as the international situation is changing, especially with Donald Trump set to become US president in January 2025.
**France and Germany Want Diplomatic Solution**
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will talk to Putin when the time is right. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently called Putin and urged him to start peace talks. After the call, Scholz said that Putin still does not want to negotiate, which is bad news.
**Turkey Presents Peace Plan at G-20 Summit**
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will propose a detailed plan for peace at the G-20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. His plan suggests Ukraine should delay its membership talks with NATO and create a demilitarized zone in the Donbas region.
**US Shifts Policy, Allows Long-Range Missile Strikes**
The US has allowed Ukraine to launch long-range missile strikes on Russian territory. This is partly because of North Korea‘s support for Putin. The US policy shift adds complexity to Ukraine’s peace negotiations.
**Zelenskyy May Need to Compromise**
Two European officials think Zelenskyy may need to compromise and recognize that neither side can win the war decisively. However, Putin remains unwilling to negotiate unless his security concerns are addressed.
**Ukraine Strengthens Defense through Western Alliances**
To strengthen its defense, Ukraine is intensifying efforts to finalize a bilateral security deal with the US. This comes as Russian forces begin transporting fuel across the Kerch Strait railway bridge, possibly in response to recent Ukrainian strikes against Russian military assets.
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