Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Statement on Kharkiv Buffer Zone
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently made statements regarding the situation near the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Here are the key points from his remarks:
Buffer Zone for Security
- Putin mentioned that the Russian army near Kharkiv has been creating a “buffer zone” for their own security.
- The purpose of this buffer zone is to protect Russian border regions.
Avoiding Capture of Kharkiv
- Putin clarified that their current plan does not include capturing the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
- He emphasized that military operations near Kharkiv are in line with their planned strategy.
Reason for Ground Assault
- Putin stated that the ground assault into Ukraine’s northeast was launched to stop cross-border shelling.
- He mentioned that the Russian forces took action in response to shelling of residential areas in border regions.
Appreciation for China’s Role
- Putin acknowledged China’s efforts to resolve the conflict and praised their flexibility in seeking solutions.
- He discussed the Ukraine conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an informal meeting.
Latest Developments
- Russian forces expanded the area of active combat by almost 70 km in the Kharkiv region.
- Ukraine’s army chief confirmed the offensive launched by Russia to push additional reserve brigades into fighting.
- Preparations for defending the northern region of Sumy have been made by Kyiv troops.
Disclaimer: Ongoing developments in the Ukraine-Russia war are subject to various claims and counterclaims. While efforts are made to report accurately, the authenticity of all information cannot be independently verified.
