Putin Announces End of Ukraine War, Willing to Meet Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed in important statements that the Ukrainian conflict is nearing its end, expressing his country's readiness to engage seriously in political settlements that may lead to a final agreement ending the war that has been going on for more than two years. Putin explained that he is fully prepared to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, not only in the Russian capital Moscow, but in any third country that hosts this pivotal meeting, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement that puts To end the ongoing conflict, the Russian president stressed the need for his country to obtain solid security guarantees that ensure that it is not exposed to any future threats from any party, stressing that these guarantees constitute a fundamental pillar in any future settlement. On the humanitarian issue, Putin pointed to the continuation of Russian efforts in the prisoner exchange file, pointing out that Moscow has submitted a proposal that includes 500 Ukrainian military personnel, but Kiev has not yet shown any willingness to respond to this initiative The Russian president touched on the Iranian nuclear file, stressing Russia's readiness to receive enriched uranium from Iran and store it or transfer it to a friendly country, despite the complications resulting from the strict US position in this regard. Putin concluded his remarks by stressing that the continuation of the conflict between Iran and the United States does not serve the interests of any party, calling for the adoption of diplomatic settlements as the best way to avoid further regional escalation.