Russian President Vladimir Putin, asked if the Russia-Ukraine conflict might end soon, reiterated that Russia had offered Ukraine a path to peace in 2022—conditional on Kyiv’s respect for southeastern regions and troop withdrawal. Putin emphasised recent changes in attitudes under President Trump’s administration, suggesting Washington now sincerely wishes to resolve the war, and said he “sees a light at the end of the tunnel”—though warned that absent progress, Russia would meet its objectives by military means. Watch for more