[Putin: Russia-Ukraine conflict is nearing its end, Zelensky ready to meet] According to Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 10, he believes the Russia-Ukraine conflict is 'nearing its end.' Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico informed him that Ukrainian President Zelensky is ready to meet. Putin stated that the Russia-Ukraine issue is a matter between the two countries and could be resolved in a third country, provided a lasting peace agreement is reached. He also mentioned that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is a suitable candidate to mediate Russia-Europe negotiations and expressed hope for the swift resolution of the Iran conflict.