Why Putin is really looking for a way out of the Ukrainian misery this time (and one European can provide that)

Vladimir Putin did a Trumpke after the military parade for Victory Day. “I think the war in Ukraine will be over soon,” the Russian president said. Which means that, just like his American counterpart on the conflict in Iran, he probably takes his wishes a little too much for reality. Why does Putin mean it this time? Why does he even want to meet Zelensky? And why does he see a role as mediator reserved for a very remarkable European?

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