Zelensky: U.S. exploring Russia-Ukraine winter de-escalation steps

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios that the U.S. is exploring steps for Russia and Ukraine to de-escalate the war during winter while restarting negotiations toward a broader peace agreement. Zelensky believes the weeks before winter offer a window for diplomacy, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin needs Trump and does not want to antagonize the U.S. president ahead of the midterm elections.