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As reported by the Daily Star (BD), Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the conflict in Ukraine is approaching its conclusion. This assertion follows his Victory Day address, where he vowed victory amidst Moscow's most subdued parade in years. Putin articulated his belief that the war is "coming to an end," and indicated a readiness to discuss new security frameworks for Europe, specifically mentioning former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as his preferred negotiator.

The Kremlin has maintained that peace talks, previously facilitated by the Trump administration, are currently stalled. Putin has consistently affirmed his commitment to continuing the military operation until all of Russia's stated objectives are met. He attributed the war's origins to "globalist" Western leaders, alleging they reneged on promises of NATO non-expansion eastward after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and subsequently attempted to draw Ukraine into the EU's sphere of influence.

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I think that the matter is coming to an end

This year's Victory Day parade, commemorating the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War Two, was notably scaled back. Instead of the traditional display of intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks, and missile systems, Russia opted to showcase videos of its military hardware in action on large screens. The conflict, now in its fifth year for Russian forces, surpasses the duration of Soviet involvement in World War Two. The war has inflicted immense human cost, devastated Ukrainian regions, and significantly strained Russia's economy, leading to the most severe deterioration in relations between Russia and Europe since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

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I think that the matter is coming to an end