Putin: War in Ukraine is 'nearing its end'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the conflict in Ukraine is approaching its conclusion, a statement made following Russia's subdued Victory Day parade. This assertion comes amidst a protracted and costly war that has significantly strained relations between Russia and the West, evoking comparisons to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

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Putin indicated his openness to negotiations, noting that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder would be his preferred figure to engage with. The Kremlin has previously suggested that European governments should initiate dialogue, having severed ties with Moscow in 2022 following the commencement of the invasion. The Russian leader also commented on the possibility of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating it would only be feasible after a lasting peace agreement is reached.

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Mislim da je za mene najpoželjnija figura s kojom bi pregovarao bivši njemački kancelar Gerhard Schroeder.

The Victory Day parade, commemorating the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany, was notably less ostentatious than in previous years. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties, devastated parts of Ukraine, and placed considerable strain on Russia's economy. Despite the ongoing conflict, Russian forces have yet to fully secure the Donbas region, and relations between Russia and Europe remain at their lowest point since the Cold War.

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Sastanak s njim moguć tek nakon što se postigne trajni mirovni sporazum.