US Gives Ukraine and Russia June Deadline to End War, Zelenskyy Says

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure force nuclear plants to cut output

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine says the U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four-year war. Zelenskyy said the U.S. wants a clear schedule of events and will likely put pressure on both sides to meet the deadline. He also said Russia presented the U.S. with a $12 trillion economic proposal as part of the broader negotiating process.

Why it matters

The U.S. deadline puts additional pressure on Ukraine and Russia to find a resolution to the long-running conflict, which has devastated Ukraine's infrastructure and energy grid. Failure to reach an agreement by June could lead to further U.S. intervention or sanctions, raising the stakes for both sides.

The details

According to Zelenskyy, the U.S. has proposed holding the next round of trilateral talks next week in the U.S., likely in Miami. Zelenskyy said Russia's economic proposal to the U.S. is part of the broader negotiating process. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continued over the weekend, forcing nuclear power plants to reduce output and leading to increased power outages across the country.

  • The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four-year war.
  • The next round of trilateral talks is proposed to be held next week in the U.S., likely in Miami.

The players

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine who revealed the U.S. deadline and details of the negotiations.

Kirill Dmitriev

The Russian envoy who presented the $12 trillion economic proposal to the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of this summer and will probably put pressure on the parties precisely according to this schedule.”

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (adn.com)

“And they say that they want to do everything by June. And they will do everything to end the war. And they want a clear schedule of all events.”

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (adn.com)

What’s next

The U.S. has proposed holding the next round of trilateral talks next week in their country, likely in Miami. Zelenskyy said Ukraine has confirmed its participation.

The takeaway

The U.S. deadline puts significant pressure on Ukraine and Russia to find a resolution to the long-running conflict, which has devastated Ukraine's infrastructure and energy grid. Failure to reach an agreement by June could lead to further U.S. intervention, raising the stakes for both sides.