Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its conclusion, criticizing Western nations for their support of Kyiv. He expressed willingness to negotiate with President Zelenskyy once preconditions for peace are established.

The Russian President said he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country only once all conditions for a potential peace agreement were settled