President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, though he hoped that there would be no need to use nuclear weapons.

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The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 on President Vladimir Putin’s orders, but would respond if Ukrain attempts to strike Russian positions.