Putin calls Ukraine's recent military strategy a 'risky and provocative' move
Russian President claims Ukraine aimed for a strategic defeat of Russia within 40 days
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin described Ukraine's recent drone and missile attacks as a failed 40-day strategic plan.
- Speaking to journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin stated the deadline passed on August 5 and claimed the results were opposite to enemy expectations.
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Why It Matters
The article references a 40-day timeline for Ukrainian military operations that allegedly expired on August 5.
MOSCOW, August 22. /TASS/. Ukraine’s attempt to defeat Russia in 40 days by carrying out massive drone and missile attacks is a risky and provocative move, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Vesti journalist Pavel Zarubin in an interview.
"If we speak about what is happening now, then it is, of course, a result of a yet another provocative and risky move by the Kiev regime and its Western curators, who aimed to deal another strategic defeat to Russia," he said. "This time, as it is known, they wanted to achieve this in 40 days, and with the help of massive missile and drone attacks on our civilian sites and logistical routes."
The president said the 40-day deadline expired on August 5.
He admitted that the strikes are causing certain economic damage and losses.
"But still, the final result was directly opposite to what the enemy was expecting," he added.
Open Questions
- What specific economic damage was sustained by Russia?
- What are the details of the 'Western curators' mentioned?
