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Putin says Russia seeks to end Ukraine war, not freeze it

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Russia is ready for negotiations and wants to end the war in Ukraine, not freeze it. Putin also responded to a proposal by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasizing Russia's desire for lasting peace.

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Putin and Modi at SCO Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Russia is making efforts to bring the Ukrainian conflict to an end, as reported by TASS. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on August 31.

During the conversation, Modi specifically addressed the issue of Ukraine, stating that all problems must be resolved through peaceful means and calling for "moving precisely in this direction." Modi proposed discussing these issues and expressed expectations for Putin's upcoming visit to the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September.

Putin responded, "Thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister. We are moving in this direction."

Russia's Stance on Ending the Conflict

In a separate meeting, Putin elaborated on Russia's position, saying that Russia desires not to freeze the conflict but to end the war and achieve lasting peace in Ukraine and in Europe. This statement came in response to a proposal to freeze the Ukrainian conflict voiced in July by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

"Of course, we also want that," Putin said of the freeze proposal. "But not to freeze it. We want to end the war and achieve lasting, absolute peace in Ukraine and in Europe."

Putin also noted that Russia is ready for a negotiation process with everyone who wants it. This position was echoed in reporting by trade, which stated that Putin expressed readiness for talks and a desire not to freeze the conflict, indicating a willingness to engage in negotiations rather than a prolonged stalemate.

Additionally, when asked whether weapons production facilities for the Ukrainian army in the United Kingdom could become a target for the Russian military, Putin called it a "military secret."

How each outlet told it

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scanx.trade

Framing: Headline emphasizes Putin's readiness for talks and rejection of a conflict freeze.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready for talks and does not want to freeze the conflict.

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TASS — English · 2 articles

Framing: Emphasizes Russia's stated goal to end rather than freeze the Ukrainian conflict, attributing this to Putin. — Straightforward reporting

as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes Russia's movement toward settling the Ukrainian conflict, attributed to Putin — Measured and neutral, reporting statements without emotional charge

Facts Included:

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is making efforts to bring the Ukrainian conflict to an end
Putin spoke during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek on August 31
Modi stated that all problems must be resolved through peaceful means and called for 'moving precisely in this direction'
Modi proposed discussing all these issues and shared expectations for Putin’s upcoming visit to the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September
Putin responded, 'Thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister. We are moving in this direction'

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as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Russia desires not to freeze, but rather to end the war and achieve lasting peace in Ukraine and in Europe.
Putin commented on a proposal to freeze the Ukrainian conflict voiced in July by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Putin said: 'Of course, we also want that.'
Putin added: 'But not to freeze it. We want to end the war and achieve lasting, absolute peace in Ukraine and in Europe.'
The Russian leader noted Russia is ready for a negotiation process with everyone who wants it.
Putin called it a 'military secret' whether weapons production facilities for the Ukrainian army in the United Kingdom could become a target for the Russian military.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRussian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready for talks and does not want to freeze the conflict.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via scanx.trade as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimRussian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is making efforts to bring the Ukrainian conflict to an end.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimPutin spoke during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek on August 31.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimModi stated that all problems must be resolved through peaceful means and called for "moving precisely in this direction".	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimModi proposed discussing all these issues and shared expectations for Putin's upcoming visit to the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimPutin responded to Modi's remarks by saying "Thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister. We are moving in this direction".	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC
ClaimRussian leader Vladimir Putin said Russia desires not to freeze, but rather to end the war and achieve lasting peace both in Ukraine and in Europe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimPutin commented on a proposal to freeze the Ukrainian conflict voiced in July by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimPutin said, "Of course, we also want that," in response to the proposal to freeze the conflict.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimPutin added: "But not to freeze it. We want to end the war and achieve lasting, absolute peace in Ukraine and in Europe."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Russian leader noted Russia is ready for a negotiation process with everyone who wants it.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimPutin called it a "military secret" whether weapons production facilities for the Ukrainian army in the United Kingdom could become a target for the Russian military.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: scanx.trade, TASS — English 12 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-09-01