Putin says capturing Donetsk region ‘main objective’
Russia has long pushed for full control of the Donetsk region, threatening to take it by force if Ukraine does not cede it through negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared capturing the eastern Donetsk region as one of Russia's primary goals in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as reported by the Kremlin on Friday. Addressing military leaders in a video published on the Kremlin website, Putin described the progress of his army in the region as "positive." He further stated that Russian forces are conducting an offensive across the entire front line and that his army's advancement is favorable.
The Ukrainian conflict, now in its fifth year, has seen both sides struggling to achieve significant breakthroughs. Meanwhile, US-led peace talks have remained stalled due to disputes over territorial issues. Russia has consistently sought full control of the Donetsk region, which it considers part of its territory. Ukraine, meanwhile, has launched its own offensive in the Donetsk region but has denounced Russia's demand for its cession as a weak position, fearing it would expose Ukraine to potential future Russian aggression.
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- Putin claims positive battlefield gains as Russia pushes to capture Donetsk malaymail.com
