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Putin Signals Possible End to Ukraine ConflictPutin expressed willingness for talks after four years of war, while fighting continues despite a US-backed ceasefire.
Key FactsMay 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Putin indicated the Ukraine war may soon conclude but blamed Western military aid for prolonging hostilities.
- He offered to meet Zelenskyy only after peace terms have been agreed upon.
- Fighting persisted with casualties during a US-supported three-day ceasefire, reflecting ongoing tensions.
- The conflict has severely strained Russia’s economy and stalled broader negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.
This should be the final point, not the negotiations themselves.— Vladimir Putin, after Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
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