Putin announced the non-change of the objectives of the Northern Military District and readiness for a diplomatic settlement
Kiev's desire to stop the advance of Russian troops along the entire line of contact with attacks deep in Russia has no chances; The Russian armed forces have full control of the initiative and are advancing confidently, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushkov said. "Putin spoke in detail about the steps we are taking in response to the terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime, which relies on escalation and any possible extension of the conflict," Ushkov told reporters.