Ukraine war heading toward conclusion – Putin

The war in Ukraine, which has surpassed four years, could come to an end soon, ​Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated over the weekend.

​”I think the conflict in Ukraine is heading toward a conclusion​,” ​​Putin implied in Moscow while speaking on the sidelines of the Victory Day ​a​anniversary. 

The President commented on reports that Zelensky is ready to hold a personal meeting. “We have never refused,” he said. “Whoever wants to meet, let them come to Moscow.”

Putin reiterated his view that the “globalist wing of Western elites” is fighting Russia through the Ukrainians, expecting to achieve the collapse of its statehood within a few months.

The premier said the planned “crushing defeat for Russia” hasn’t happened, adding that “they got stuck in this rut and now they can’t get out of it.”

On Iran, Putin revealed Russia offered to store Iran’s enriched uranium, but the United States later “toughened its position,” after everyone initially agreed to the idea.

The President also disclosed that Russia and China are preparing to take “a very serious step forward” in the gas and oil sectors, as Moscow and Beijing strengthen economic ties.

Putin, however, praised the foreign leaders who ​traveled to Moscow for the ​Victory Day ​commemoration, saying their presence “demonstrated personal courage​.”