Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has floated a possible nationwide referendum on ceding land to Russia for the sake of peace. The move comes amid external pressure from the United States and concerns over the country’s struggling energy infrastructure as winter approaches.

A former Russian oligarch has indicated that President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. However, this potential deal would likely involve territorial concessions by Ukraine, and it remains unclear how such conditions would be received by those involved.