Putin: Ukraine Conflict Nearing End, Peace Talks Loom

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the impending conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine, marking a shift in tone during a toned-down Victory Day parade. He defended the fight as justified, blaming Ukraine as the aggressor backed by NATO. Putin expressed openness to new security arrangements in Europe, naming Gerhard Schröder as his preferred negoti…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the impending conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine, marking a shift in tone during a toned-down Victory Day parade. He defended the fight as justified, blaming Ukraine as the aggressor backed by NATO. Putin expressed openness to new security arrangements in Europe, naming Gerhard Schröder as his preferred negotiator. The parade, with fewer foreign journalists, reflected a more cautious approach, hinting at potential changes as peace talks progress. Sup

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