German Defense Minister spots turning point in Russia-Ukraine war

"I believe that Ukrainians truly have the upper hand. Russia is going through a period of weakness—economically, domestically, and on the battlefield," Pistorius says after he visited Ukraine.

According to him, Ukrainians are making significant progress. Strikes on Russian military infrastructure in the rear are becoming increasingly precise and effective.

At Ukrainian command posts in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, Pistorius was shown how drones are used for reconnaissance and to combat Russian weapon systems and soldiers.

He also had the opportunity to observe ongoing operations firsthand. Ukraine has expanded its capabilities, particularly since last year, which is expected to benefit the German armed forces as well, within the framework of the strategic partnership.

"Today, many are speaking of a decisive phase of the war, possibly in Ukraine’s favor," the German Minister notes.

Putin's statement on war end

On May 9, during his speech at the parade in Moscow, Putin made a series of statements regarding the war against Ukraine. According to him, the Russian-Ukrainian war is allegedly nearing its end.

Putin also expressed his readiness to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not only in Moscow but also on the territory of a third country. He cited this as the main condition for signing a final agreement.

However, in response to the Kremlin leader's remarks about a swift end to the war in Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War noted that there were no signs that Russia intends to end its aggression.

At the same time, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybia stated that Ukraine maintains a strong position and holds the upper hand in the current war conditions. The country is gradually transforming into an exporter of security and an important partner for other nations.