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Putin Says Ukrainian Conflict Approaching End
Russian leader suggests conclusion of hostilities in Ukraine
09.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating three-day ceasefire
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6 gün önce · 2 min read
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Putin claims end of war in Ukraine is approaching
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10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Russian forces slow offensive pace
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10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Putin Claims War with Ukraine Approaching End
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10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Russia expands drone production in Tatarstan
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10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Russian Drones Strike Rescue and Civilian Vehicles During Ceasefire
Russian forces continued drone strikes on Ukrainian vehicles despite an announced three-day humanitarian ceasefire.
10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Iran threatens to block Strait of Hormuz for US-aligned nations
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10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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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.
10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Putin claims end of Ukraine war approaching
Russian president suggests Ukrainian conflict is nearing conclusion, without specifying timeline or conditions for settlement
10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Putin Claims Ukraine War Nearing End
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10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Putin Says He Is Ready to Meet Zelensky to Sign Agreement
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09.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Putin says Ukraine conflict is nearing its end
Russia's president voices belief that the military confrontation is drawing to a close — even as fighting on the ground continues.
09.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Kremlin Skeptical of Trump's Hopes for Lasting Ceasefire
Russian presidential aide says extension of ceasefire depends not only on the US, but also on other parties to the conflict.
09.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Russian losses in Ukraine exceed 352,000
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US Congress Backers Secure Signatures to Force Ukraine Aid Vote
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Trump denies agreement with Putin on Donbas
The US president flatly rejected suggestions that an understanding has been reached with Moscow over the status of Donbas.
4 gün önce · 2 min read
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Russia proposes ex-German chancellor to lead Ukraine peace negotiations
Moscow is considering a known Putin ally as a potential mediator in talks to end the conflict.
5 gün önce · 2 min read
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Netanyahu: Israel will not end war with Hezbollah for Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister says weakening of Iran or regime change would lead to collapse of Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemeni Houthis
6 gün önce · 2 min read
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Russian occupation is not peace but a new battlefield, Kyiv asserts
A Ukrainian report describes conditions in occupied territories as an escalation of the conflict through the use of the legal system as a weapon.
10.05.2026 · 2 min read
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Kyiv denies Putin's claims about rejecting prisoner exchange talks
Ukraine refutes Russian president's statements about interrupting negotiations on the exchange of 2,000 prisoners.
10.05.2026 · 2 min read