Ukraine: are we closer to a peace deal? – video explainerNEWS | 01 December 2025Over the past week, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity to end Russia's war in Ukraine. As Kyiv battles to minimise Vladimir Putin's maximalist demands, including the cessation of territories in the east, the Guardian's Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, explains why despite some advances, the agreement to a peace deal still appears unlikelyAuthor: Boglarka Kosztolanyi. Pjotr Sauer. Laure Boulinier. Elena Morresi. Stefania Orlando. Source
