Topic: Mykhailo Podolyak

Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior Ukrainian official, stated in a PBS NewsHour interview that he is confident a ceasefire could be reached within days as Russian advances stall. Despite these diplomatic signals, questions remain regarding the "off-ramp" for Western sanctions, including whether Russia will be reconnected to the SWIFT financial network. Some analysts believe the current economic isolation of Russia is intended to be permanent regardless of a peace deal.