Vladimir Putin spoke about the war in Ukraine. He spoke in Moscow. He watched a military parade. He says the war ends soon. He blames the West for the fight. The West gives weapons to Ukraine.
Putin wants to talk with Europe. He likes to talk with Gerhard Schroeder. Schroeder was the leader of Germany before. He is a friend of Putin. Many people do not like this friendship. The EU plans talks soon.
Putin wants to meet President Zelenskyy. The meeting must happen in a neutral land. Both sides must sign a peace deal first. The meeting is the last step then.
There was a short pause in fighting. Donald Trump helped with this. Both sides want to swap prisoners. Each side frees 1,000 soldiers. Russia says Ukraine is quiet. The parade in Moscow was very small. No tanks or rockets were there.
