IN BRIEF: Special military op nearing completion, POW exchange stalled: Putin’s statements

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Recent statements from Vladimir Putin highlight the completion of certain military operations and the stalled exchange of prisoners of war. He expresses readiness to negotiate a final settlement with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, signaling potential shifts in the ongoing conflict.

The Russian leader also said he is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in any country, but only for the purpose of signing a final settlement agreement