On the St. Petersburg convention Putin was requested if it behoved Russia to get the struggle in Ukraine over with earlier than the West acquired extra concerned. Putin’s reply (under) signifies that he nonetheless has no clue that the struggle is widening into extra casualties–now Russian civilians inside mom Russia.
“Relating to pace, relating to outcomes. You stated that I’ve an excellent accountability. Sure certainly. Is it doable to extend the pace of fixing the issues we face? It’s doable, however it’s immediately proportional to the losses. And understanding my accountability, I nonetheless proceed from what the Basic Workers and the Ministry of Protection suggest. Velocity is necessary, however much more necessary is caring for the lives and well being of our guys who’re combating on the entrance. Due to this fact, fight work is underway, however because the starting of this yr, 47 settlements have been liberated, 880, for my part, sq. kilometers. We’re progressively pushing the enemy out of the territory of Donbass and different adjoining territories. The Basic Workers and the Ministry of Protection have plans for the implementation and achievement of all our targets, and we’re appearing based on these plans. I’m certain that each one these plans shall be applied.”
Putin nonetheless doesn’t comprehend that “saving lives” is definitely going to lose many extra lives by permitting the struggle to be widened right into a basic battle.
