Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations

09/05/2026 19:07 France 24

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted at a press conference later that evening that the war was "heading to an end."

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