Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said he thinks the war with Ukraine could end soon.
“I think that the matter is coming to an end,” Putin told reporters, according to Reuters.
Putin’s words came a day after Trump announced a three-day ceasefire to celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, as well as a massive prisoner exchange between both nations.
The ceasefire began on Saturday and will run through Monday, Trump wrote on Truth Social. “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.”
“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.
