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Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

DW English · May 9, 2026, 10:58 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.
  • 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.

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The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

https://p.dw.com/p/5DWzc Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire this weekend Image: Alexander Nemenov/REUTERSAdvertisement 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."

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