Russian leader Vladimir Putin has claimed that the war is nearing its conclusion, citing his assessment of current operations on the front lines.
Despite these claims, Putin refused to provide any specific timeline for when the hostilities might end, emphasizing the unpredictability of the ongoing fighting.
He maintained that while there are ongoing contacts regarding the situation in Ukraine, no formal negotiations are currently taking place.
Putin further argued that the policies of the European Union were the primary driver of the events that have unfolded in Ukraine.
Putin stated he remains open to such a meeting in a third country, but only for the express purpose of signing final agreements to bring the war to an end.
Putin dismissed these threats, asserting that the Russian Federation possesses all the necessary military capabilities to completely destroy any party that attempts to take such actions.
Putin stated that such a public vote would allow Moscow to draw conclusions and proceed with a separation from Armenia. »