Putin claims the war in Ukraine is nearing its end

Vladimir Putin told reporters in Moscow on Saturday, May 9, that the war in Ukraine was nearing its end. The Russian president responded to a question about Western aid to Kyiv by stating that countries supporting Ukraine had intensified their confrontation with Russia, a movement he said was now drawing to a close. He added, however, that the situation remained serious, four years after the start of the conflict.

The situation remains serious, according to Moscow.

This statement comes as Russia has still not received a proposal from Ukraine regarding the prisoner exchange announced Friday by the US president. Donald TrumpPutin criticized the West for its military and diplomatic support of Kyiv, arguing that this aid unnecessarily prolongs hostilities. The Kremlin leader expressed his conviction that this phase of direct confrontation is drawing to a close.

A context of persistent tensions

The Russian president's remarks come amid escalating tensions over Ukraine. Moscow continues to portray its offensive as a response to Western expansion toward its borders, while Kyiv and its allies denounce it as a war of aggression. Putin's statement leaves the details of a potential resolution to the conflict shrouded in uncertainty.