Putin hints Ukraine conflict nearing end during pared-down Victory Day parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the Ukraine war may be nearing its end while presiding over a pared-down Moscow Victory Day parade that omitted heavy weapons; he said he would meet Zelenskyy in a third country only after all peace conditions are settled, calling that the final point rather than negotiations. The ceremony, which included North Korean troops, was held under tight security amid ongoing fighting and a US-brokered ceasefire.