Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the conflict with Ukraine is "coming to an end," speaking after a smaller Victory Day parade in Moscow. He criticized Western support for Ukraine and said he would only meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky after a final peace deal is reached.Key Facts
- Putin said the conflict, which Russia calls a "special military operation," is nearing its end.
- The Victory Day parade in Red Square was smaller than usual, with no tanks or missiles shown due to security concerns.
- A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, helped prevent possible drone attacks during the parade.
- Putin described the war as “just” and accused Ukraine of aggression backed by NATO countries.
- Putin said he will only meet Zelensky after a lasting peace treaty is agreed upon.
- He suggested negotiating new European security arrangements, naming former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a preferred partner.
- Both Moscow and Kyiv agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, but Russia said it has not yet heard from Ukraine about this.
- The parade had fewer journalists and less military hardware on display compared to previous years.
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