"I think that the matter is coming to an end, Putin told reporters of the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. The Russian leader, however, added he would be willing to meet Zelenskyy only after the terms of a peace agreement had already been settled. The Kremlin had rejected US President Donald Trump's August 2025 offer to hold a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy, Putin and Trump. This should be the final point, not the negotiations themselves, Putin said after the Victory Day, which marks Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 in World War II."
"Speaking after Victory Day events in Moscow, Putin said on Sunday that he was ready to hold direct talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow or a neutral country. His comments come as Russia and Ukraine observe a short three-day United States-backed ceasefire and continue prisoner-swap discussions. However, broader peace talks remain stalled, and the two sides continue to carry out attacks against each other."
"The remarks also reflect mounting pressure on both sides after more than four years of war that has devastated parts of Ukraine and strained Russia's economy. Ukrainian officials said on Sunday that Russian attacks left at least three people dead, and that close to 150 combat engagements had occurred on the front lines in the previous 24 hours. However, broader peace talks remain stalled, and the two sides continue to carry out attacks against each other."
"The Russian president said he would be willing to negotiate new security arrangements with Europe, and that his preferred negotiating partner would be Germany's former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. Schroeder has faced heavy criticism in Germany for his close relationshi"
Putin said the war with Ukraine is coming to an end and blamed Western military support to Kyiv for prolonging fighting. He said he is ready to hold direct talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow or a neutral country, but only after peace agreement terms are settled. Russia and Ukraine are observing a short three-day US-backed ceasefire and continuing prisoner-swap discussions, while broader peace talks remain stalled and attacks continue. Ukrainian officials reported Russian attacks causing at least three deaths and nearly 150 combat engagements in the prior 24 hours. Putin also said he would negotiate new security arrangements with Europe and preferred Gerhard Schroeder as a partner.
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