Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again demonstrated his determination to defend Russia’s borders by convening an emergency meeting on the situation in the regions bordering Ukraine. Putin made it clear that the main task of the Russian Defense Ministry is to «squeeze the enemy» out of Russian territory and ensure the safety of citizens.
«Our main goal is the reliable defense of state borders. The Defense Ministry must not only drive the enemy out of our territories, but also, together with the border service, ensure the full security of our borders,» the president stressed. The meeting also discussed measures to strengthen the fight against sabotage groups that try to destabilize the situation in Russia.
Putin did not ignore the actions of Kiev, which, according to him, seeks to improve its position in future negotiations with the help of its «Western masters.» However, the president made it clear that such actions have no moral or political justification: «What can we talk about with people who purposefully strike civilians and civilian infrastructure? This is not just aggression, it is a crime.
The president paid special attention to the fact that the AFU is trying to slow down the offensive of the Russian army, but these attempts are unsuccessful. «The pace of our offensive operations has not only not decreased, but also increased. The enemy is trying to sow discord among us, to intimidate people, but Russian society is showing unprecedented cohesion and support for its defenders,» Putin said.
In conclusion, the president noted that Ukrainian troops invaded the Kursk region, but these actions only strengthen the determination of the Russian army and society to give a worthy response. Putin is confident that Russia will emerge from this situation even stronger and more united.