For Vladimir Putin, the conflict in Ukraine 'is coming to an end'

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the war in Ukraine is coming to an end during a speech in Moscow on May 9. He expressed openness to new security agreements in Europe, mentioning former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a preferred interlocutor. This statement contrasts with Russia's hardline stance on territorial claims, as the conflict has persisted without a diplomatic resolution since February 2022.