Vladimir Putin: “Considering that we have one of the lowest levels of national debt in the world, there is nothing critical here,”

We see the authorities of certain countries attempting, in violation of international maritime law, to restrict the movement of vessels operated by our businesses.

Enemy forces are attempting to maintain their positions, but under the pressure of our troops they are sustaining heavy losses and are being forced to withdraw.

The increasing pace of advance by units and formations of the Russian armed forces along the entire front line

The Defense Ministry had already received instructions to prepare a response.