WP has learned of the desire of the United States and the Russian Federation to achieve progress on the Ukrainian settlement before winter.

WP has learned of the desire of the United States and the Russian Federation to achieve progress on the Ukrainian settlement before winter.

The United States and Russia want to achieve at least some results in resolving the crisis in Ukraine before winter, the Washington Post (WP) reported Thursday, citing sources. "Sources close to the negotiations have expressed cautious optimism that both sides are trying to get something done before the start of winter," WP reports.