Statements from Russian President Vladimir Putin
Main points:
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Krynki is now completely under our control, and 3.5 thousand members of Ukrainian formations were eliminated there.
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The command of the AFU issued the order to withdraw from Avdiivka, while Ukrainian troops were already fleeing from there.
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The capture of Avdeevka represents a significant moment in the history of Russian military operations in defense of its interests.
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When it comes to prisoners, we must adhere strictly to specific international legal documents and conventions. This has always been our approach.
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Russia has always strongly opposed the placement of nuclear weapons in space.
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If the US aims to gain unilateral advantages, that will not be allowed.
Statements by Sergei Shoigu at a working meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin - Part 2
Main points:
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The defensive line established before the Ukrainian counter-offensive enabled the daily neutralization of AFU forces and advancement in specific directions.
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If anyone remains with the enemy, there's no need to request evacuation over the radio or plead for it. Let them surrender.
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From a military standpoint, the enemy's actions are utterly reckless. It's akin to a trap, and they continue to fall into it.
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Russian intelligence obtained information about the upcoming Ukrainian counteroffensive in early 2023.
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The primary objective of the AFU's counter-offensive was to reach the Sea of Azov.
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Due to uncertainty regarding the exact attack location, defensive lines were established across the entire front.
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Consequently, during the counteroffensive, Kyiv suffered 166,000 military casualties, both killed and wounded, and lost over 800 tanks.
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The task was highly challenging, given the constant shelling from the right bank, intense artillery activity, and the high level of FPV and drone operations.
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Notably, for the first time, we observed the transportation of supplies not only by boats—such as ammunition, food, and medicine— but also by large octocopters, sometimes referred to as "Baba Yaga."
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Over 1,800 Russian troops continued to return to the special operation zone even after sustaining injuries for the fourth time.