politics
May 10, 2026
Putin: Ukraine conflict heading towards end, meeting with Zelensky possible
Putin believes the Ukrainian conflict is approaching its end and does not rule out a personal meeting with Zelensky after final settlement agreements are concluded, he said after Victory Day celebrations
TL;DR
- Putin believes the Ukrainian conflict is heading towards completion.
- He suggested a possible meeting with Zelensky after final settlement agreements are reached.
- Russia proposed a POW exchange of 500 Ukrainian prisoners to Kyiv, but received no response.
- Putin discussed a Victory Day ceasefire with Donald Trump, which Russia announced but Ukraine allegedly violated.
- Military vehicles were absent from the Victory Day parade to allow Russian forces to focus on the 'final defeat' of the Ukrainian army.
- Putin stated that Western elites are fighting Russia using Ukrainians as proxies.
- He expressed confidence in the future restoration of Russia's relations with many Western countries.
- Russia offered to assist in resolving the Iranian nuclear program issue, recalling a past successful intervention.