Putin claims war in Ukraine is coming to an end
The Russian leader suggested in a public statement that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end, though no specific conditions were outlined.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the war in Ukraine is drawing to a close. The statement was made following the traditional Victory Day parade on May 9 in Moscow.
Putin provided no specific justification for his assertion and did not articulate conditions for ending the conflict. The comment came in the context of intensified international diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation, including American mediation.
This statement coincides with a period when ceasefire options and prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia are being discussed. Kyiv's official position had not been made public in response to the Russian leader's remarks.