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Putin Says Ukraine War Is Ending, Blames Western Elites for Starting It
International
Published on 10 May 2026
He hints at a finish while invoking a failed 2022 deal
On Victory Day, Vladimir Putin told media the Ukraine conflict is “coming to an end,” while blaming the “globalist wing” of Western elites for provoking the war. He pointed to NATO expansion and referenced the failure of a 2022 Istanbul agreement, amid fresh claims after Trump announced a three-day ceasefire Russia and Ukraine reportedly agreed to.
- Putin said the Ukraine conflict is nearing an end
- He blamed Western “globalist” elites for provoking the war
- NATO expansion and the failed 2022 Istanbul deal were cited
- Comments came alongside a reported three-day ceasefire announcement
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