Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Friday to temporarily put Ukraine under external governance as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, in remarks that reflected the Kremlin leader’s determination to achieve his war goals.

Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported.

Putin said he wanted a U.N.-led administration to take control of Ukraine and conduct fresh elections, before any treaty is signed to end the conflict in the country.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sensationally predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will die soon as his health is deteriorating.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russian President Putin "will die soon" due to his age in an interview where he urged allies to not lift sanctions on Russia.

Speculation over the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified, with increasing reports of his deteriorating condition. Zelenskyy’s Bold Claim on Putin’s Health Amid these rumors, a strong statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,