Ukraine says US is increasing pressure for a deal as the midterms loom, NYT reports

Another round of Ukraine peace talks is expected as early as next week

Interior of a damaged children's room, in the house hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine Feb 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

As Ukraine prepares for another round of peace talks as early as next week, the Trump administration is increasing the pressure for concessions to Russia in a push to end the war by early summer, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing Ukrainian officials.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.