Russian Troops Will Achieve Goals In Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is progressing favorably despite extensive Western support for Kyiv.
Putin highlighted ongoing hostilities following the end of an Easter truce, citing nearly 5,000 ceasefire violations by Ukrainian forces.
He noted Russia’s willingness to engage in dialogue but reaffirmed that the operation’s goals—security for Russia, demilitarization, and “denazification” of Ukraine—remain unchanged.
The Russian Defense Minister emphasized that strikes target only military facilities with precision weapons and underscored Western efforts to use Ukrainians against Russia.