The comments come as the two countries take part in a three-day ceasefire that included a large-scale prisoner exchange.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026, during celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II. Pavel Bednyakov/AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin said over the weekend that he believes the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end,” his strongest statement to date about a potential peace deal.
“It’s still a serious matter,” he added.
The comments come as the two countries take part in a three-day ceasefire that included a large-scale prisoner exchange this weekend.
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