Putin says remark on Ukraine war coming to an end was based on battlefield advances
Analysis of Recent Statements and Developments in the Ukraine War
Putin’s Comments on the War’s Progress
MOSCOW, May 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday his remarks on May 9 about the Ukraine war coming to an end were based on an analysis of Russian advances on the battlefield.
Putin, though, refused to give any specific timeline for an end to the war. He said Western claims that Russia was preparing for war with Europe were lies.
Western Media Coverage and Criticism
Allegations Regarding Luhansk Attack
He said that Western media should feel ashamed of themselves for their coverage of what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk which left 21 people dead.
Ukrainian Response and Strategy
Zelenskiy’s Statement on Military Objectives
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking after meeting his top commanders, said Kyiv was pursuing its goals to weaken and undermine the Russian war effort, including its long-range attacks on targets associated with the oil industry.
Targeting Russian Logistics and Oil Industry
"We are defending ourselves actively and it is important that we continue achieving our goals, primarily targeting Russian logistics and Russia's oil industry," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.
"Everything that makes it harder for Russia to wage war helps bring peace closer."
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin and Anton KolodyazhnyyWriting by Maxim Rodionov Editing by Andrew Osborn/Guy Faulconbridge and Ron Popeski)
