Ukrainian attacks won’t stop Russian advance – Putin
Kiev is trying to use strikes on civilian infrastructure to sow division in Russia and force a pause in military operations, Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
TL;DR
- Ukraine aims to sow division in Russia and force a pause in military operations through strikes on civilian infrastructure.
- Russia will not allow Ukraine to halt its troop advance or dictate negotiation terms.
- Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure are quickly repaired and do not impact the front line.
- Russia's retaliatory strikes are more powerful.
- Contacts on a possible settlement are ongoing through various channels.
- Ukraine has used Russian military uniforms in infiltration attempts.
- Russia's energy sector is operating steadily with a large safety margin.
- No agreements were signed during Anchorage talks, but settlement ways were discussed.
- Russia was asked to accept compromises in Anchorage and agreed to continue discussions.
- Russia expects US negotiators to visit after the 'hot phase' around Iran.
- Putin doubts European leaders could have persuaded Trump to change his position.
- Ukraine and the West never intended to implement the Minsk agreements.
- The West aims to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.