Putin: Kyiv is considering recognizing Russia's victory... and the results of the war are determined

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Ukraine is contemplating how to recognize what he described as Russia's "victory" in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.

Putin confirmed that Moscow "knows what the outcome of the conflict will be," noting that it is proceeding to achieve its goals "without fuss."

He added that Russia's opponents are seeking a formula to officially recognize what he considers the "inevitability of Russian victory," amid the ongoing war.

These statements reflect the Kremlin's adherence to its narrative of the war's course, despite the ongoing battles and the varying international assessments regarding its outcomes.