Putin remark on war 'coming to a close' points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say

The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.

Putin says he believes Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid scaled-down Victory Day celebrations

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that what he called the world’s most powerful missile system — dubbed “Satan II” by NATO — will be ready for “combat duty” by the end of the year after a successful test on Tuesday.

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Vladimir Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda.

Is the tide starting to turn against Putin in Ukraine? ANALYSIS

Some well-known analysts and journalists have detected a subtle change in the mood toward Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine, now well into its fifth year. There is a sense in Russian society, they write,

Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said

The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.

'The Wizard of the Kremlin' captures the rise of Putin — and 'anything goes' Russia

Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn't always work dramatically. But you leave with a better understanding of how Vladimir Putin came to power.

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

For years, Russia’s Victory Day parade has symbolized the country’s military strength and power, with a dazzling display of heavy military equipment and a stream of visiting dignitaries.

Putin says Russia-Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’

On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the war between Russia and Ukraine is “coming to an end,” after more than four years, according to Reuters. The outlet reported that the Russian president told reporters that he believed “that the matter is coming to an end,
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"Putin And Lukashenko Got Their Ticket To The Hague Today"

Putin, Shoigu, Gerasimov, Bortnikov, Zolotov, Medvedev, Patrushev, Lukashenko and others - today they all got their ticket to The Hague," Sibiga said. He also emphasized that over the past centuries Ukraine has experienced too many atrocities,