Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyanskiy, expressed optimism about ending the war in Ukraine, citing a change in international rhetoric and promising signals. He highlighted the importance of diplomacy and the willingness of the Trump administration to engage. However, he emphasized that a deal is not possible with the current environment of Ukrainian rhetoric. Polyanskiy also mentioned that Russia will not leave the areas it has occupied in Ukraine, as they have become part of Russia after a referendum in 2022. He also expressed Russia's readiness to improve relations with Israel and promote cooperation in the Middle East.