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Putin says ‘all intended goals will be achieved’ in Ukraine on 2nd anniversary of major failed achievement
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 30 vowed that “all the intended goals will be achieved” in Ukraine, in a speech marking the second anniversary of something the Kremlin has yet to achieve.
In a video message to the Russian public, Putin said he was addressing his people to “celebrate the Day of Reunification with Russia of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, Zaporizhia and Kherson Regions.”
Putin declared the illegal annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts in September 2022, despite only partially occupying the southern and eastern areas of Ukraine in question.
A Ukrainian counteroffensive just weeks later liberated great swathes of the Kherson Oblast territory, including the provincial capital, claimed by Russia.
The regional capitals of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia remain under Ukrainian control, while Luhansk and Donetsk have been occupied by Russia since 2014.
“I cordially congratulate all citizens of our country on this truly fateful event,” Putin said.
The Russian president also took aim at Ukraine’s Western allies, who he claimed have “turned Ukraine into their colony, into a military base aimed at Russia.”
“They systematically instilled hatred and radical nationalism, incited hostility towards everything Russian, supplied weapons, sent mercenaries and advisers, prepared the Ukrainian army for a new war, so that again, as in the spring and summer of 2014, they could carry out a punitive action in the southeast,” he added.
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Jack’s Note: After watching that video for the second time today I can’t stop laughing. Even the mighty Orange Man won’t be able to save this Putin asshole. He’s done like dinner!
