Putin is under pressure to end his war - from surprisingly close allies

Putin is under pressure to end his war - from surprisingly close allies

After Vladimir Putin’s rather underwhelming Victory Day parade over the weekend, the Russian President met with veterans of the Second World War – and told them that the war with Ukraine might be over soon. Putin was talking about a Russian victory and gave no hint of a compromise, but the comment could reflect the influence of some in his circle who are trying to nudge Putin towards an end to the conflict. The war is largely stalemated, though …