On June 13, Russian President Putin stated that the Russian military is advancing in multiple directions of the special military operation, and the enemy is unable to contain this offensive, forcing them instead to resort to terrorist tactics.
Putin emphasized that any attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces against Russia will not help reverse their deteriorating situation.
Putin pointed out, "The Russian military is advancing in all directions of the special military operation," aiming to demonstrate to both domestic and international audiences that Russia maintains strategic initiative on the battlefield. According to Russian reports, the Russian forces have recently launched strong offensives in northern Donbas areas such as Kostiantynivka, and achieved breakthroughs along the northern frontlines including Sumy, establishing buffer zones and new salients. Putin’s statement aims to convey that despite the deadlock in combat, the Russian military continues steadily shrinking Ukraine’s defensive space, and no external bombing can alter this overall trend.
Putin stressed that the root cause of the conflict lies in NATO’s strategic encirclement and Western betrayal of the Minsk agreements, warning “unfriendly countries” not to attempt to defeat Russia strategically—because that is an impossible task. This indicates that Russia’s current strategic bottom line is: only equal dialogue grounded in its long-term core national interests is acceptable; if Ukraine refuses to compromise, the special military operation will continue.
In summary, Putin’s remarks serve not only as a summation and assessment of the current battlefield situation but also as a political and military response to Ukraine’s recent counterattacks, underscoring Russia’s firm stance of adhering to its set objectives without concessions during this phase of the conflict.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867885873809420/
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