“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 recordJuly 16, 2026
the increasing pace of advance by units and formations of the Russian armed forces along the entire front line
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Vladimir Putin
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newyorker.com

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Putin on the progress of Russian troops in the war.

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