Putin: Ukraine Conflict Will End

Putin Predicts Ukraine Conflict Conclusion Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday, December 3, 2025, in Moscow, that he believes the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its conclusion. This declaration follows Russia's scaled-back Victory Day parade and occurs amidst ongoing military engagements in eastern Ukraine.

The conflict, initiated by Russia's 2022 invasion, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and significant economic strain on Russia's $3 trillion economy. Russian forces have not secured full control of the Donbas region, where Ukrainian forces maintain defensive positions. Relations between Russia and Western nations have deteriorated to their lowest point since the Cold War era.

Putin indicated a willingness to engage in discussions, specifically mentioning former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a preferred interlocutor. The Kremlin previously stated that European governments, having severed contact in 2022, must initiate any renewed dialogue. A meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to Putin, would only be feasible asourceser a lasting peace agreement is established.