Putin declares end of war in Ukraine
Russian president expresses view that conflict is coming to a close, though fighting continues.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he believes the war in Ukraine is "coming to an end," according to German channel DW and American broadcaster CNBC.
Putin's statement came against the backdrop of ongoing combat operations. According to Ukrainian state agency Ukrinform, Russian military losses over the past 24 hours totaled 1,080 servicemen.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces are striking Russian infrastructure. As The Economist reports, a Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil hub has had catastrophic consequences for fuel supply logistics.
Putin did not name a specific date or conditions for the alleged conclusion of the conflict. International observers are treating such statements with caution.