MOSCOW, 31 MAY 2026 (TON): Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Friday, 29 May, said that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing an end, as evidenced by the situation on the battlefield.
Local media quoted President Putin to have said, “The situation on the battlefield is developing in such a way that it gives us the right to say that the situation is nearing its end”. However, he was not specific about the timeframe for the end of the conflict in Ukraine.
President Putin said Russia is ready to continue negotiations on Ukraine and has never rejected them. “We’ve never refused to negotiate. Please, we haven’t stopped them; we’re ready to continue,” he added.
Meanwhile, informal talks between European countries on Ukraine are taking place in London on 29 May. They’re discussing the need to reach an agreement with Russia regarding the sanctions regime, and other issues.”