Since the beginning of June, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have lost more than 90 thousand soldiers and more than 550 tanks. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about this issue in his speech at the general assembly meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club. TASS.
The head of state explained that we are talking about carrying out a “so-called counter-offensive”. It started on June 4, 2023, and from that moment on, Ukrainian troops suffered huge irreversible losses.
“This is the latest data; Since June 4 alone, Ukrainian troops have already lost more than 90 thousand people. <...> “557 tanks, approximately 1,900 armored vehicles of various classes,” he said.
Also in Putin’s speech clarified Purpose of conducting a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. According to him, Moscow did not initiate an armed conflict. The head of state said that he actually intended to end the war that Ukrainian authorities started a long time ago.
This time, Valdai International Discussion Club takes place in Sochi from October 2 to October 5. Vladimir Putin attends the event every year, first making a comprehensive speech and then answering the questions of those in the hall.
Putin before saidHow Russian culture was destroyed in new regions of the country before reunification with the Russian Federation.
Source: Gazeta
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