Zelensky Disputes Putin's Claims That War Is Nearing End

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine is approaching its conclusion. Putin made the statement on Saturday following celebrations in Moscow, claiming he believes the conflict is winding down. Zelensky countered that Russia has no intention of ending the war, highlighting the ongoing disagreement between the two leaders over the trajectory of the nearly two-year conflict that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.