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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hinted that the Ukraine war could soon end. Speaking to reporters after marking Russia's Victory Day parade, Putin said: "I think that the ‌matter is coming to an end." The comment was made in response to a question about whether Western help to Ukraine went too far. The Russian leader said: "They started ratcheting up the confrontation with Russia, which continues to this day. I think it is heading to an end, but it's still a serious matter."

Putin's remarks come as Kyiv and Moscow observe a three-day ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine this weekend. The truce was announced on Friday by US President Donald Trump after negotiations brokered by Washington. European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said the European Union was prepared to hold separate talks with Russia and Ukraine “when the right moment comes."

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[–] notabot@piefed.social 89 points 1 day ago (3 children)

The comment was made in response to a question about whether Western help to Ukraine went too far. The Russian leader said: “They started ratcheting up the confrontation with Russia, which continues to this day. I think it is heading to an end, but it’s still a serious matter.”

I'm not reading that as him saying Russia are going to stop, but that he thinks that the West will stop providing aid to Ukraine soon. Considering that his Washington puppet is doing their best to destabilise NATO, and Europe in general, he could easily be hoping for aid to be cut.

[–] starik@lemmy.zip 3 points 10 hours ago

Yes, whoever wrote the headline seems to have misinterpreted what he said.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 11 points 15 hours ago

he could easily be hoping for aid to be cut.

That's just flat out wrong, European countries have shown they are willing to support Ukraine for as long as it is needed.
And have increased aid to cover the loss from USA not helping. There are also long term aid packages like the Swedish Vigen jet fighters that will ensure Ukraine is continuing to strengthen in their military capabilities.

[–] marcos@lemmy.world 33 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

So he didn't notice that Europe created an alternative NATO and just didn't invite the US?

Nope, he's smarter than that. The entire thing is just bullshit for the Russian population.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 16 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Not to mention the loss of Hungary as a spanner in the works of EU response.

[–] manxu@piefed.social 12 points 17 hours ago

Or the 90 billion loan just approved, that should give Ukraine a lot of breathing room.