Vladimir Putin: “They are serious in nature and will have certain consequences, but they will not have a significant impact on the health…”

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

Of course, such attacks have not caused, and could not cause, critical consequences. However, they do inflict damage. This is obvious, and we fully understand and acknowledge it.

Anywhere, including in the Pacific Fleet’s area of responsibility.

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.