Putin Says He Thinks Ukraine Conflict Is Coming to an End
Russia and Ukraine agreed to each release 1,000 prisoners and observe a ceasefire between May 9 and May 11.
TL;DR
- President Putin expressed optimism that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is coming to an end.
- An agreement was reached for Russia and Ukraine to each release 1,000 prisoners of war.
- A three-day ceasefire was set to begin on May 9 and run through May 11.
- Victory Day celebrations in Moscow were scaled back, lacking military vehicle parades.
- Putin stated the military needs to concentrate on the war with Ukraine.