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Putin Signals Ukraine War May End Soon, Willing to Meet Zelenskyy in Third Country
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine could soon be over and expressed readiness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country if a lasting peace deal is reached. The remarks came amid a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, sparking cautious optimism. Putin blamed Western "global elites" for the conflict and praised Russian troops during a subdued Victory Day parade featuring North Korean soldiers for the first time.
