Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hinted that the Ukraine war could soon end.

Speaking to reporters after marking Russia's Victory Day parade , Putin said: "I think that the ‌matter is coming to an end."

The comment was made in response to a question about whether Western help to Ukraine went too far.

The Russian leader said: "They started ratcheting up the confrontation with Russia, which continues to this day. I think it is heading to an end, but it's still a serious matter."

Russia marks Victory Day as the Ukraine war drags on

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Ceasefire is another hopeful sign

Putin's remarks come as Kyiv and Moscow observe a three-day ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine this weekend.

The truce was announced on Friday by US President Donald Trump after negotiations brokered by Washington.

European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said the European Union was prepared to hold…