
Putin Says Ukrainian Conflict Approaching End
Russian leader suggests conclusion of hostilities in Ukraine
Anna Kuznetsova
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Russian leader suggests conclusion of hostilities in Ukraine
Anna Kuznetsova

Russian president expresses view that conflict is coming to a close, though fighting continues.
Anna Kuznetsova
According to reports, an agreement has been reached between Russia and Ukraine on a temporary cessation of hostilities.
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Ukraine conducted its biggest attack on the Moscow region in approximately one year, resulting in three reported deaths.
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Russian Defense Ministry resumes statements about hypersonic weapons after years of delays and failed launches
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Ukrainian president launches new de-escalation initiative while expressing skepticism about Russia's intentions.
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US president leans toward a new military confrontation as final decision expected to slip past this week's China departure
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Western countries punish Russian officials for forced displacement of minors
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Both sides of the conflict claimed armed provocations by the opposing party during a US-brokered cessation of hostilities.
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Russian leader expressed hope for swift resolution of the conflict, yet both sides continue accusing each other of ceasefire violations.
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The New York Times reports a stalemate in combat operations on the Ukraine front.
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Russian leader speaks on timeline of armed conflict during high-level meetings.
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Satellite imagery shows combat drone factory expansion of 340 hectares in the Alabuga special economic zone.
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Russian forces continued drone strikes on Ukrainian vehicles despite an announced three-day humanitarian ceasefire.
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Iranian military says it will close the strategic waterway to vessels from countries supporting American policy.
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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 suggests Ukrainian conflict is nearing conclusion, without specifying timeline or conditions for settlement
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The Russian leader expressed conviction that the conflict is in its final stages, according to The Kyiv Independent.
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The Russian leader outlined conditions for talks and commented on the prisoner exchange situation.
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Russia's president voices belief that the military confrontation is drawing to a close — even as fighting on the ground continues.
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According to The Economist, a Ukrainian attack on a Russian oil facility has resulted in serious consequences.
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Russian presidential aide says extension of ceasefire depends not only on the US, but also on other parties to the conflict.
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Independent Russian media outlets have published a new assessment of military casualties over four years of conflict.
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Conflict parties make progress in negotiations on territorial delimitation
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Oil hits 18-month highs while U.S. output flatlines and OPEC+ stays silent. The market has stopped asking why.
Sergei Petrov

Supporters of the bill imposing sanctions against Russia have gathered the required number of signatures to force a floor vote in the House of Representatives.
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The US president flatly rejected suggestions that an understanding has been reached with Moscow over the status of Donbas.
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Moscow is considering a known Putin ally as a potential mediator in talks to end the conflict.
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Israeli Prime Minister says weakening of Iran or regime change would lead to collapse of Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemeni Houthis
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A Ukrainian report describes conditions in occupied territories as an escalation of the conflict through the use of the legal system as a weapon.
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