Zelensky says he wants to end war in Ukraine by ‘diplomatic means’ in 2025

Russian air defenses downed a series of Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region on Friday along with other regions along the border. This comes as Russia increases the intensity of its drone attacks on Ukraine, which experts say could be part of Moscow’s strategy to attack energy infrastructure during the winter. Meanwhile Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done, once Donald Trump becomes US president. Analysis by FRANCE 24 Chief international affairs editor Rob Parsons.