In a significant shift, Vladimir Putin indicated Sunday that the war in Ukraine may be nearing its end. Speaking after Moscow’s Victory Day military parade, the Russian president signaled the conflict could be in its final stages.
Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers convened in Brussels to discuss next steps, including potential sanctions and peace negotiations. Euronews correspondent Laura Fleishman reports from Berlin that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been proposed by Putin as a mediator for talks.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard weighed in on the discussions, underscoring Sweden’s support for Ukraine and the need for continued European unity.
In the UK, local elections could have major implications for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as explained by Euronews’ Jakub Janas. Voters head to the polls Thursday.
In Hungary, Peter Magyar has been inaugurated as prime minister, marking a new political chapter for Budapest.