Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia. He says: The war in Ukraine ends soon. Putin spoke with reporters on Saturday in Moscow. He suggested talks for peace.
Putin wants to talk with the European Union. He needs a helper for this job. Putin wants Gerhard Schröder for this task. Schröder was the leader of Germany before. He is a friend of Putin.
Schröder says nothing to this idea now. The government of Germany dislikes the idea. It calls the offer fake. It does not trust in real talks.
Moscow had a military parade on Saturday. Russia celebrates the win over Nazi Germany in 1945. This parade was smaller. There were no tanks. Russia fears drone attacks.
Putin says: He would meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy is the president of Ukraine. Putin sets one condition. Zelenskyy must come to Moscow. Or there must be a peace plan before.
There is a short pause in fighting now. US president Donald Trump helped with this. The pause lasts until May 11. Experts say: No side makes progress in war.
