Coverage dated May 8, 2026 to May 10, 2026

Is Ukraine war coming to an end? Putin's comments dissected

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After Russia hosted a scaled back Victory Day parade, focus turned to Putin’s suggestion the ongoing war was “coming to an end.”

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Fox News
Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins (opens Fox News)
Published May 8, 2026
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war with Ukraine could end soon, a day after President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire and massive prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Al Jazeera
Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’ (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 9, 2026
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Russian president also says he is willing to meet Zelenskyy in a third country if a long-term peace deal is reached.
NBC News
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end (opens NBC News)
Published May 9, 2026
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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine at Moscow’s most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years.
The Guardian
Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’ (opens The Guardian)
Published May 9, 2026
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Russian leader says he would be willing to negotiate, as drone attacks continue after scaled-back Moscow parade
Al Jazeera
Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 9, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Amid a US-backed ceasefire, Putin signals peace talks could progress, but broader negotiations remain stalled.
Washington Examiner
Putin thinks Ukraine war 'coming to an end' as ceasefire takes effect (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 9, 2026
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Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Saturday that he thinks the Ukraine war is 'coming to an end' as a Trump-brokered ceasefire takes effect.
Townhall
Russian President Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War Is 'Coming to an End' (opens Townhall)
Published May 9, 2026
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Putin says the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing an end amid a historic three-day ceasefire announced by Trump.
Breitbart News
Putin Says He Believes Ukraine War May Be Coming to 'Completion' (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 9, 2026
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Putin hinted the war in Ukraine may be coming to a close as he led his country in celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
RedState
Peace? Putin Indicates Russo-Ukraine War Now 'Moving Toward Completion' (opens RedState)
Published May 9, 2026
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Putin signals Russo-Ukraine war nearing end amid ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks.
CNN
Analysis: Putin hints he might end Russia’s war in Ukraine. But why now? (opens CNN)
Published May 10, 2026
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President Vladimir Putin said something remarkable during Russia’s Victory Day weekend: that he believed the matter of the Ukrainian conflict “was coming to an end.”
Newsweek
Is Ukraine war coming to an end? Putin's comments dissected (opens Newsweek)
Published May 10, 2026
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After Russia hosted a scaled back Victory Day parade, focus turned to Putin’s suggestion the ongoing war was “coming to an end.”

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