“For our part, we will do everything we can to support you.”
“the increasing pace of advance by units and formations of the Russian armed forces along the entire front line”
“Ukrainian forces are striking Russian oil refineries to create a nervous atmosphere in the country.”
“What’s the point of all this? Name even one proven fact.”
“the war, now in its fifth year, is “progressing according to plan.””
“But saving the Kyiv regime is not part of our plans.”

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On the recordAugust 15, 2025
I tried to convince my previous American colleague that the situation should not be brought to the point of no return when it would come to hostilities.
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Vladimir Putin
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Putin reflects on his past discussions with Biden regarding the Ukraine conflict.

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