Vladimir Putin suggested the Russia-Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end,’ according to The Guardian. Speaking to reporters. He said he is willing to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe and that Germany’s former chancellor Gerhard Schröder would be his preferred partner for such talks. Russia’s war in Ukraine has killed hundreds of thousands of people, left swathes of the country in ruins, and drained the Russian economy — Relations between Russia and Europe are at their worst since the Cold War era.

Peace Talks and Temporal Governance

Putin also proposed a temporary administration in Ukraine, as reported by DW.com — he suggested this could be introduced under the auspices of the UN, the US, and European countries. The aim. He said. Would be to hold democratic elections and install a government trusted by the Ukrainian people before beginning peace talks. Putin claimed that Russian forces have the strategic initiative across the entire front line in Ukraine and that there are reasons to believe they will be able to prevail.

Alaska Summit and Diplomatic Deadlock

The Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in August did not bring Ukraine closer to peace, according to DGAP, as it was noted that the summit mainly served Trump’s interest in being seen as a peacemaker and legitimized Putin’s war policy. The summit was criticized for not providing preconditions for Russian concessions and for not involving European governments in a decisive role on security issues affecting their continent. The article argues that European unity and US pressure are necessary for achieving peace.

International Law and Diplomatic Challenges

International law expert Helmut Aust. As reported by Legal Tribune Online. Emphasized that any peace treaty must involve both parties to the conflict, meaning Ukraine cannot be excluded from negotiations. He noted that the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties prohibits agreements that harm third parties, meaning Russia and the US cannot decide on the cession of Ukrainian territory. However, the US and Russia can negotiate issues that concern only them, such as ending US sanctions on Russia.

According to DW.com, Putin also commented on the situation, saying Western support for Ukraine has been an ongoing effort to see a ‘crushing defeat’ for Russia. He claimed this has not materialized and that the West is now stuck in a position from which it cannot extricate itself. Putin reiterated his stance that he is willing to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only once all conditions for a potential peace agreement are settled.

The Korea JoongAng Daily noted that Trump’s discussions with Putin have placed pressure on countries like South Korea. The article highlights that retroactively ratifying Russia’s invasion would be a shocking move for Washington and that demanding a nation surrender land after civilian casualties is seen as secondary victimization by great powers.