The Russian Invasion

The Negotiations
Analysis: The war is etched onto Zelenskyy’s face

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Copenhagen. The Danish press corps encountered a gaunt president, writes Simon Kruse, security policy correspondent for *Berlingske*.

“When he wasn’t answering questions, the former comedian’s eyes were cast toward the floor, with a gravity that belongs in another part of Europe,” he writes regarding yesterday’s press conference.

The war, which has now lasted for four and a half years, has left a deep mark on Zelenskyy. According to Kruse, the gravity of the situation has, in effect, been etched into his face.

Hamilton Steiner of *Dagens Nyheter* writes that there is no sign of a breakthrough on the horizon. While there is talk from the American side of progress in negotiations taking place in Abu Dhabi, Steiner remains skeptical.

“The Ukrainians are war-weary and dread the coming winter months, but so far, there is no indication that the Kremlin’s tactics are yielding results at the negotiating table,” he writes. 

Poland–Russia Relations
Russia: Polish agents arrested in Kaliningrad

Russia has arrested two Polish citizens in Kaliningrad, reports AFP. According to the Russian FSB, they are suspected of espionage. Russian authorities allege that the pair gathered information on Russian defense facilities located within the exclave.

It is not yet known how the two detainees respond to these allegations.

In addition to the two “agents,” seven other Polish citizens have been banned from entering Russia, reports TT, citing Interfax.