Ukrainians question Russia’s willingness to end war amid talks

Kyiv, Ukraine – As winter intensifies, Ukrainians like florist Snizhana Petradkhina express fatigue from ongoing power cuts and the war, yearning for peace and stability for future generations. Recent diplomatic talks in Abu Dhabi offered no breakthrough, with skepticism about Russia’s willingness to negotiate. Young people, such as 20-year-old Maksym Fomin, feel compelled to join the fight, while community tensions rise amid prolonged hardships. Experts emphasize that without genuine Russian concessions, true negotiations remain unlikely.