Bangladesh, Jan. 29 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine could be concluded within two months if Western nations halt their military and financial aid to Kyiv. Speaking during an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin on January 28, Putin stated that Ukraine is entirely dependent on its Western backers and that without their assistance, the countrys ability to continue fighting would collapse. His remarks emphasize Moscows perspective that the war in Ukraine is not merely a regional conflict but rather a wider geopolitical struggle between Russia and the Western bloc.

During the interview, Putin was asked about the possibility of peace negotiations to end the war. He responded by emphasiz...