- Ukraine refuses to accept conditions like troop withdrawal for a peace deal with Russia.
- A possible compromise would be a ceasefire along the current front lines, but Ukraine will not surrender.
- Russia aims to capture Donetsk by April, but Ukraine anticipates continued counterattacks and seeks more international air defense support.

A: Hey Hana-chan, did you hear anything about Ukraine lately?
B: Oh hi Ken! No, not really. What’s new?

A: Well, a Ukrainian official was talking to NHK. It’s quite serious.
B: Really? What did he say?

A: Basically, they’re saying Ukraine won't agree to anything they don't like. No giving up land, you know?
B: I see… so no easy peace deal then?

A: Not really. They might stop fighting *where* they are now, but they aren’t giving in.
B: Wow, that’s tough.

A: He thinks Russia wants to take more land, like the Donetsk region, by April.
B: Seriously? That sounds scary.

A: Yeah, but he thinks that's just wishful thinking on Russia's part. Ukraine will fight back!
B: Good! They’re strong.

A: Oh, and Russia is attacking power plants a lot, making the winter even worse.
B: That’s awful! Like…terrorism, right?

A: Exactly! He called it terrorism. They need more help from other countries.
B: Like more missile defenses?

A: Yep! He said Russia is trying to figure out how Ukraine’s defenses work.
B: So, they really need support. Poor Ukraine.