The Kremlin has issued new statements regarding the war in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Putin / © Associated Press
While Russian propaganda traditionally reports on “successes,” Volodymyr Putin has made another series of strong declarations about the war, negotiations, and Russia’s “main objectives.” This time, the Kremlin explained why Moscow is unwilling to consider any scenario that doesn’t conclude solely on its terms.
Russian media are quoting Putin’s interviews.
Putin on negotiations
Putin stated that Russia will allegedly not permit Ukraine to “impose its conditions” for negotiations. According to his reasoning, any option that allows the Ukrainian army a chance to regroup automatically becomes unacceptable.
“Our plans do not include saving the Kyiv regime,” the President of the Russian Federation brazenly declared.
It appears the Kremlin continues to believe they can still dictate their terms.
Putin named Russia’s war aims
Separately, Putin reiterated familiar talking points about the “complete liberation of Donbas” and other strategic plans that Russian authorities have been voicing for years, yet still failed to capture “Kyiv in three days.”
“The main task of the Russian Armed Forces is the full liberation of Donbas and Novorossiya,” he said.
Furthermore, the dictator admitted that Russia’s objective in the Sumy region is to establish a buffer zone.
Statements were also made regarding an alleged shortage of personnel in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the advancement of Russian troops, and potential “diversionary attacks.”
“The Armed Forces of Ukraine are suffering from a catastrophic personnel deficit, and Russian troops are approximately 10.5 kilometers away from Sumy,” Putin once again ranted.
Panic in Russia – latest news
As a reminder, a crisis in the fuel market continues in Russia. Putin acknowledged that the authorities are compelled to use fuel reserves, and a deficit is already observed at some gas stations. Gasoline reserves amount to approximately 1.7 million tons. To stabilize the situation, the Kremlin has imposed a temporary ban on the export of gasoline and jet fuel, and is also considering a ban on the export of diesel fuel.
Incidentally, a revolt has begun in the Russian Federation due to Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Moscow and other regions of the aggressor country. In particular, dissatisfaction was expressed by pro-Kremlin propagandists such as Olga Skabeeva, Vladimir Solovyov, and Armen Gasparyan. For instance, a Kremlin supporter called it “madness” and “impossible” that Ukraine is carrying out attacks 1600 km from the front line.
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