Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hinted that the Ukraine war could soon end. Speaking to reporters after marking Russia’s Victory Day parade, Putin said: “I think that the ‌matter is coming to an end.” The comment was made in response to a question about whether Western help to Ukraine went too far. The Russian leader said: “They started ratcheting up the confrontation with Russia, which continues to this day. I think it is heading to an end, but it’s still a serious matter.”

Putin’s remarks come as Kyiv and Moscow observe a three-day ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine this weekend. The truce was announced on Friday by US President Donald Trump after negotiations brokered by Washington. European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said the European Union was prepared to hold separate talks with Russia and Ukraine “when the right moment comes."

  • Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    The states is just one of Ukraine’s supporters though, and Ukraine are doing a decent job of slowly wearing down Russian forces.

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      13 hours ago

      The US stopped being a significant supporter of Ukraine when Russian stooge Trump was reelected.

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      Yes, but the other supporters have relied not only on the US for weapons and security but for strategic direction. As the US falls, so does its military doctrine, leaving Europe in a far worse position than just running out of air defense missiles. And as Europe stops being totally dependent on the US for security, the ability to end the war via negotiated settlement becomes much more practicable.