Putin: Russian troops retain strategic initiative in Ukraine
Quick Look
- President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops maintain the strategic initiative in Ukraine and are advancing steadily, dismissing the impact of Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks.
- He accused the "Kiev regime" of resorting to "terrorist methods" due to its inability to halt the Russian advance.
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Why It Matters
President Vladimir Putin spoke at a meeting on the development of Donbass and Novorossiya. Russian troops are reportedly advancing in the area of the special military operation.
MOSCOW, June 13. /TASS/. Russian troops retain the strategic initiative in the special military operation area and are steadily moving forward, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on the development of Donbass and Novorossiya.
The Russian army is advancing in all the frontline areas and the Kiev regime is unable to hold back this advance and resorts to terrorist methods, Putin said.
"Our troops retain the strategic advantage and are moving forward steadily and no shelling attacks and drone strikes will change this situation," the Russian leader said.
Open Questions
- What specific "terrorist methods" is Putin referring to?
- What is the current status of frontline advances?
