Putin says Ukraine war is likely ‘coming to an end’ amid three-day ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin On Saturday he stated he thinks the war with Ukraine may finish quickly.

“I think that the matter is coming to an end,” Putin told reportersin accordance to Reuters.

Putin’s phrases got here a day after Trump introduced a three-day ceasefire to have fun the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, in addition to a large prisoner change between each nations.

The ceasefire started on Saturday and can run by Monday, Trump wrote on Social Truth. “The celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II.”

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“This ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country,” he added. “This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy“

The day was celebrated with Russia’s most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years.

The war in Ukraine has dragged on for greater than 4 years after Russia invaded the nation in February 2022, with the Kremlin initially believing it may win shortly but Russia nonetheless hasn’t been in a position to take the whole Donbass area.

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President Donald Trump walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Putin informed reporters that he would favor to discuss to German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder when requested about talks with European leaders.

He added that he would solely take into account talking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a lasting peace deal had been agreed upon.

On X, Zelenskyy confirmed the change of prisoners captured through the four-year conflictwhich started when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President-elect Donald Trump shake palms after their assembly on the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, on Dec. 7, 2024. (Ukrainian Presidency/Anadolu/Getty Images)

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“Within the framework of the negotiating process mediated by the American side, we received Russia’s agreement to conduct a prisoner exchange in the format of 1,000 for 1,000,” he wrote. “A ceasefire regime must also be established on May 9, 10, and 11. Ukraine is consistently working to bring its people home from Russian captivity. I have instructed our team to promptly prepare everything necessary for the exchange.”

Zelenskyy additionally thanked Trump for his diplomatic involvement within the course of and stated he hopes the United States will make certain Moscow abides by the settlement.

Fox News’ Louis Casiano contributed to this report.