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Putin wants to wait out the counteroffensive and “has plans”
Ukrainska Pravda
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 20:09
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/13/7406718/
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said that he has plans of “various nature” for the conduct of the war, but first it is necessary to wait for the end of the counteroffensive, which Ukraine has launched.
SOURCE: Putin during a meeting with the so-called “war reporters,” as cited by Russian media
DETAILS: He was asked how far Russia will go in the war against Ukraine “this time”, and what borders would be reached.
QUOTE from Putin: “Everything will depend on the potential that will be formed at the end of this so-called counteroffensive. This is the key issue.”
DETAILS: At the same time, Russia’s president is sure that the Ukrainian troops are now “having catastrophic losses”.
QUOTE: “We have plans of different nature depending on the situation that will arise when we consider it necessary to do something.”