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Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, May 9 (Reuters) - 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.

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war

By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM, May 9 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States that the Iran war has exposed. Tensions between U.S.

President Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap

President Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap

President Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to take place from May 8 to May 11, 2026. This ceasefire coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations, a significant holiday marking the country's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The agreement includes a prisoner swap, with each country exchanging 1,000 prisoners. President Trump expressed optimism that this temporary halt in hostilities could signal the beginning of the end of the ongoing conflict, which has persisted for over four years. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to the terms proposed by President Trump.

Analysis-Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

Analysis-Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

By Matt Spetalnick and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of Iran’s recent attacks on an important Gulf partner, President Donald Trump's latest moves foreshadow

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in victory in Ukraine

Kremlin Signals Putin's Willingness for European Talks Amid Economic Struggles

Kremlin Signals Putin's Willingness for European Talks Amid Economic Struggles

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiations with European countries, but he expects them to initiate the dialogue. This development follows the collapse of relations after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is not responsible for the reduction of ties with Europe to zero and emphasized that the initiative for dialogue should come from Brussels and individual European capitals. This statement comes amid Russia's recent territorial losses and economic challenges, including manpower attrition and falling oil revenues due to Ukrainian strikes. European Council President António Costa has indicated that the European Union sees potential for future negotiations with Putin, although no concrete signs from Russia have been observed yet.

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine

Tensions are high as Russia prepares to celebrate its most important secular holiday

Putin Indicates Ukraine War May Be Concluding Amidst Diplomatic Stalemate

Putin Indicates Ukraine War May Be Concluding Amidst Diplomatic Stalemate

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its conclusion. This statement comes as the war, initiated by Russia's 2022 invasion, continues to strain relations between Russia and Western nations. Putin has expressed a preference for negotiating with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, while the Kremlin has called on European governments to take the first step in re-establishing contact. The conflict has been a significant geopolitical crisis, reminiscent of the tensions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Putin Suggests Ukraine Conflict Nearing Conclusion Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Putin Suggests Ukraine Conflict Nearing Conclusion Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he believes the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end. This statement comes amidst ongoing military operations and diplomatic efforts involving various international actors. Putin expressed a willingness to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe, preferring to engage with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder. The conflict, which began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, has been the most significant crisis in relations between Russia and the West since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Despite Putin's remarks, the situation remains complex, with peace talks brokered by the U.S. administration currently on pause.

Putin Suggests Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending Amid Ceasefire

Putin Suggests Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending Amid Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he believes the war in Ukraine is nearing its end. This statement was made during a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, which coincided with a three-day ceasefire brokered by the United States. The ceasefire, which began on May 9, has been observed by both Russia and Ukraine, allowing for a temporary halt in hostilities and a prisoner exchange. Putin expressed a willingness to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe, with Germany's former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a preferred partner.

Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security

Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin is overseeing a military parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on Red Square

Explainer-Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

Explainer-Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's administration and NATO allies and other partners in Europe.