Comments by Putin’s spokesperson reflect fact that Russia does not control parts of regions it claims to have annexed
Peskov said Donetsk and Luhansk regions in their entirety were part of Russia, despite Russia’s lack of total control over their regions.
Asked for clarification on the issue, which would also define where Russia’s self-declared international borders are located, Peskov said: “This is the definitive answer for now.”Russia does not control large parts of Zaporizhzhia region, including the main city of the same name. Ukrainian troops are also advancing in the Kherson region, putting Russia’s continued control of that city and the region west of the Dnieper River under question.
Asked about Kadyrov’s statements, Peskov said they were driven by emotions. “Even in difficult moments, emotions must be excluded while making assessments. We prefer to stick to well-balanced, objective assessments.”Meanwhile, Russia’s first mobilisation since the second world war has been dealt another setback as regional officials reported that thousands of Russian men called up to fight had to be sent home because of mistakes in the draft.
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