Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end - Reuters

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country, but only to finalize a peace agreement to end the ongoing four-year war, stating that he thinks the Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'.

President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about the conclusion of the Ukraine conflict, stating that he thinks the matter is heading towards completion, and mentioned the possibility of meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in a third country to finalize a peace treaty.

US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire and a major prisoner swap between Moscow and Kiev, expressing hopes the truce would become the 'beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought war.' Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the agreement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the war in Ukraine is winding down and criticized Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a muted Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, marking the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany during World War II, amid heightened security and a fragile three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he believes the Ukraine conflict is nearing its conclusion and expressed openness to negotiations with Europe, particularly with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.