Vladimir Putin: “Putin, by doing this, has lost Ukraine.”

Yes, we see the problems, we are aware of them and are responding to them, but we will certainly ensure the security of both the country and our citizens, as well as the inviolability of Russia's borders.

I am confident that, through our joint efforts, we will continue to comprehensively strengthen the constructive Russia-India partnership for the benefit of our friendly peoples and in the interests of enhancing international security and…

Russia supports efforts to improve the effectiveness of the SCO’s work. Strengthening trade among SCO countries is one of the organisation’s key priorities.

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.