Putin Signals Winding-Down of Ukraine War as West Criticism Grows During Scaled-Back Victory Day
TL;DR
Putin claimed the Ukraine war is winding down and blasted Western support, while Russia held a pared‑down Victory Day parade. A US‑brokered three‑day ceasefire began amid mutual accusations of violations; both sides agreed to a 1,000-prisoner swap, though Moscow says it has received no Ukrainian exchange proposals. Putin said he would only meet Zelensky after preconditions for peace are met.
- Putin Says Ukraine War Winding Down, Blasts West for Backing Kyiv The Moscow Times
- Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’ | Russia The Guardian
- Putin says he believes Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid scaled-down Victory Day celebrations CBS News
- Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations France 24
- Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' BBC
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