Kremlin repeats Putin's assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over

The Kremlin reiterated Putin’s claim that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end, despite Zelenskyy’s statement that Russia has no intention of ending it.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said accumulated groundwork in the peace process allows completion to approach, but specific details are difficult to provide.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is preparing for new Russian attacks, while Putin expressed readiness for a face-to-face meeting once the peace process is finalized.
The US has mediated multiple rounds of talks, but no peace deal has been reached; Russia demands additional territory, while Ukraine insists on Russian withdrawal.
A US-mediated ceasefire from May 9-11 saw no large-scale airstrikes, but both sides reported frontline fighting and accused each other of drone and artillery attacks.