More than three and a half years after Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, diplomatic efforts to end the war have continued alongside the fighting itself.
In late August, Russian officials indicated they were open to what were described as new ideas for resolving the conflict, provided any proposal aligned with the goals President Vladimir Putin has set out for Russia in the war. That statement came amid a broader, ongoing series of contacts between officials from Russia, Ukraine, and outside parties who have been involved in various rounds of talks aimed at reaching a settlement or at least a reduction in hostilities.
Details of what any new proposal might contain were not laid out publicly in the reporting, and the war itself has continued in the meantime, with both sides still engaged in active fighting along the front line. News organizations covering the conflict, including outlets based in Kyiv, have continued to provide rolling daily updates on developments, reflecting how fluid the situation remains from day to day.
Three and a half years into the war, previous rounds of diplomacy have produced partial agreements on issues like prisoner exchanges and grain shipments, but a comprehensive settlement has so far remained out of reach. Officials on multiple sides have continued to describe conditions under which they would consider a broader deal, even as fighting continues.
Watch for any formal proposal to emerge from the diplomatic contacts referenced in recent reporting, and for statements from Kyiv and Moscow on whether they are willing to engage with it.
Has a ceasefire been reached in Ukraine?
No, as of the most recent reporting, the war continues alongside ongoing diplomatic contacts, and no comprehensive settlement has been reached.
What have past rounds of diplomacy achieved?
Earlier talks have produced limited, partial agreements, such as prisoner exchanges, but not a full resolution of the conflict.