Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending

Independent (uk) Tuesday 12th May 2026, 9:41AM 1 min read 5 days ago

<p>Putin is showing increasing signs of weakness while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley</p>

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