Putin: Russian Army Controls 1,301 Square Kilometers in Special Military Operation Area in September
On October 1, local time, Russian President Putin stated at the Valdai International Discussion Club annual meeting regarding the special military operation that the Russian military's offensive is strengthening, having controlled an area of 1,301 square kilometers in the special military operation zone in September.
Putin stated that achieving a neutral status for Ukraine remains one of Russia's goals. Russia hopes to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible and is willing to engage in peace negotiations based on national interests. However, it is Ukraine that has interrupted the negotiations, and Ukraine has shown no willingness to cease military actions. (CCTV reporter Wang Delu)
Russian President Putin announced that the Russian Armed Forces strengthened their offensive operations in the special military operation area, controlling 1301 square kilometers in September 2023. He reiterated that establishing a neutral status for Ukraine remains a goal, while expressing a desire to end the conflict and engage in peace negotiations, which he claims are being hindered by Ukraine's continued military actions.
- Russian President Putin stated that the military offensive is strengthening.
- In September, Russian forces controlled 1301 square kilometers in the special military operation area.
- Russia aims to establish a neutral status for Ukraine as one of its goals.
- Russia is willing to negotiate peace based on national interests, but Ukraine has not shown willingness to cease military actions.