Putin says he thinks the Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
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Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he believes the Ukraine conflict is nearing its end, speaking after a scaled-back Victory Day parade in the Kremlin.
- Despite Russia's ongoing invasion since 2022, Russian forces have not fully captured the Donbas region, and the war has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and significant economic strain on Russia.
- Relations between Russia and Europe have deteriorated to levels not seen since the Cold War, though EU leaders are reportedly preparing for potential talks to resolve the conflict.
- Putin expressed a preference for former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a figure to engage in talks and indicated that a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy would only be possible after a lasting peace deal is reached.
- The Kremlin maintains that European governments must initiate contact, as they severed communication with Moscow following the 2022 invasion.
