Putin says war end soon, offers ex‑German chancellor
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- Putin says the Russia‑Ukraine war may end soon.
- Putin proposes a former German chancellor to act as mediator in the conflict.
- German defence minister dismisses Putin’s claim as a deception.
- Ukrainian Pravda reports Putin’s statement that the conflict is “coming to an end.”
- BBC echoes that Putin says the Russia‑Ukraine war is “coming to” an end.
Why it matters: Ukrainian civilians—already at least 63 dead from recent Russian attacks—face a higher risk of continued casualties if Putin’s premature optimism distracts from genuine peace efforts.
