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

From Kathmandu Post · (34m ago) English

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the war in Ukraine is nearing its end, hours after a scaled-back Victory Day parade.
  • Putin expressed willingness to negotiate new European security arrangements, naming former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as a preferred partner.
  • He blamed Western leaders for escalating the conflict by expanding NATO and drawing Ukraine into the EU's orbit, while Russia controls just under one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.

President Vladimir Putin offered a starkly different perspective on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting it is approaching its conclusion. Speaking after Moscow's Victory Day celebrations, which were notably subdued this year, Putin conveyed his belief that the 'matter is coming to an end.' This assertion comes despite the prolonged and costly nature of the 'special military operation,' now in its fourth year.

I think that the matter is coming to an end.

— Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on the Ukraine war.

Putin also extended an olive branch, expressing openness to negotiating new security frameworks for Europe. He specifically mentioned former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as a potential mediator, signaling a desire for dialogue outside of traditional Western channels. This offer, however, is framed within his long-standing narrative that blames 'globalist' Western leaders for the conflict's origins.

I think that the matter is coming to an end.

— Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on the Ukraine war.

He reiterated his accusations that NATO's eastward expansion and the push to integrate Ukraine into the European Union's sphere of influence were the primary drivers of the crisis. This perspective directly challenges the Western narrative, which largely holds Russia responsible for the invasion. The subdued nature of the Victory Day parade, with its absence of usual military hardware displays and reliance on video presentations, may reflect the internal anxieties and economic strain the war has imposed on Russia.

I think that the matter is coming to an end.

— Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on the Ukraine war.
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