As the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its 1,000th day, international allies are urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This push for diplomacy comes as Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, pledging a swift resolution to the war.

In a significant development, the U.S. has authorized limited long-range missile strikes on Russian territory in response to North Korea’s deployment of troops to support Russia. This move aims to bolster Ukraine’s position ahead of potential negotiations, though it falls short of Kyiv’s expectations. Turkey has proposed a controversial plan to delay Ukraine’s NATO membership bid by a decade and establish a demilitarized zone in the Donbas region.

European leaders, including Germany’s Olaf Scholz and France’s Emmanuel Macron, have engaged in dialogue with Putin, acknowledging that a decisive military victory for either side appears unlikely. However, Macron has expressed skepticism about Putin’s willingness to negotiate, suggesting that Russia may be preparing for further escalation.

The G-20 summit in Rio has highlighted divisions among Ukraine’s allies. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is advocating for peace talks in Istanbul, warning that without a ceasefire, Ukraine risks losing more territory in the coming months. Meanwhile, Zelenskiy’s peace framework remains focused on securing NATO membership and obtaining security guarantees, a stance that some allies find challenging as they seek to avoid direct confrontation with Russia.

The involvement of North Korean troops has further complicated the conflict, with estimates suggesting that Russia may receive up to 100,000 reinforcements. As the situation intensifies, global leaders face mounting pressure to balance military support with diplomatic solutions to prevent further destabilization in the region.