Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with the Russian Ministry of Defense, General Staff, and Special Military Operations Force commanders on the 7th that the strategic initiative is currently entirely in the hands of the Russian Armed Forces. National defense enterprises are delivering various types of high-precision weapons, missiles, ammunition, and military equipment as planned. At the same time, the development of the latest combat weapons and the deployment of military units are progressing at an advanced pace. Putin pointed out that the Ukrainian army continues to retreat across the entire line of contact. The Ukrainian side attacked pure civilian facilities deep within Russia in order to show its achievements to its Western “sponsors.” Russia's mission is to ensure the safety of Russian citizens and the security of strategic facilities and civil infrastructure, including energy facilities. Putin stressed that the overall mission of the Russian military remains the same — it is necessary to ensure that all the goals set by the special military operation are achieved unconditionally.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with the Russian Ministry of Defense, General Staff, and Special Military Operations Force commanders on the 7th that the strategic initiative is currently entirely in the hands of the Russian Armed Forces. National defense enterprises are delivering various types of high-precision weapons, missiles, ammunition, and military equipment as planned. At the same time, the development of the latest combat weapons and the deployment of military units are progressing at an advanced pace. Putin pointed out that the Ukrainian army continues to retreat across the entire line of contact. The Ukrainian side attacked pure civilian facilities deep within Russia in order to show its achievements to its Western “sponsors.” Russia's mission is to ensure the safety of Russian citizens and the security of strategic facilities and civil infrastructure, including energy facilities. Putin stressed that the overall mission of the Russian military remains the same — it is necessary to ensure that all the goals set by the special military operation are achieved unconditionally.