Zelenskyy Issues Winter Ultimatum to Putin | Russia-Ukraine War | G7 Summit

Zelenskyy Issues Winter Ultimatum to Putin | Russia-Ukraine War | G7 Summit

Published : Jun 17, 2026, 11:11 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying negotiations must begin before winter or Russia could face a "difficult winter." Speaking at the Reuters Next Conference, Zelenskyy revealed that he recently met Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and had invited Putin to join negotiations at the G7 summit—despite the Kremlin denying such discussions. The Ukrainian leader accused Putin of "playing games" with the international community while insisting that Ukraine remains ready for a just and lasting peace. Zelenskyy also claimed that Ukraine has regained momentum on parts of the battlefield, liberating 100 square kilometres over the past month. He further stated that 60% of Russians want the war to end and suggested that future peace talks could take place in Switzerland, Türkiye, the Middle East, or even the United States. Will Putin come to the negotiating table before winter arrives? Watch this report for the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.