It is clear why this proposal is being made, because our counter-strikes deep into Ukrainian territory are much stronger, have greater impact and are, frankly, more destructive.
Vladimir Putin: “It is clear why this proposal is being made, because our counter-strikes deep into Ukrainian territory are much…”
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Putin explains the rationale behind rejecting a ceasefire proposal.
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