Ukraine has expressed readiness to suspend hostilities with Russia during the Winter Olympic Games in February 2026.
Ukraine proposes a ceasefire for the duration of the Games
According to the official spokesperson of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine is considering the possibility of a ceasefire in the conflict with Russia during the Olympic Games planned for February 2026.
International context and support for the initiative
The proposal fits into a broader movement for a global ceasefire during the Games. Italy, host of the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, submitted an official initiative to the UN calling for an international truce during the event, covering also Ukraine and the Middle East. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stressed that the aim is a pause in hostilities and support for the idea of peace in the world.
Conditions and challenges of a ceasefire
Ukraine stresses that the condition for such a truce is halting Russian aggression and stopping arms supplies to Russia. Russia, meanwhile, still maintains its maximalist military and political goals, which complicates any negotiations on lasting peace or even a temporary truce.
