Russia to ‘calmly’ continue Ukraine operation, Putin vows

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting on April 12, 2022. (Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / Sputnik / AFP)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting on April 12, 2022. (Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / Sputnik / AFP)

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will proceed according to plan with its military operation in Ukraine as the pro-Western country braces for a major Russian offensive in the east.

“Our task is to fulfil and achieve all the goals set, minimizing losses. And we will act rhythmically, calmly, according to the plan originally proposed by the General Staff,” Putin says during a televised press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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