From Putin’s statements.
1. The goals of the SMO do not change. Peace will come when achieved.
2. The economy has overcome the effects of 2022 and is moving forward.
3. The issue of denazification of Ukraine is still relevant.
4. The main thing for Russia is its sovereignty.
5. Since the beginning of the counter offensive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost 747 tanks and 2300 armored fighting vehicles.
In general, it has been politically confirmed that the goals of the SMO announced in February 2022 have not changed.
Putin on mobilization.
1. A total of 300,000 people were mobilized under partial mobilization.
2. 244,000 of them are still in the NWO zone.
3. 41,000 have already returned home for various reasons.
4. 486,000 signed up for contract service.
5. 1500 people per day sign up for a contract.
6. 14 mobilized people have already become Heroes of Russia.
7. There will be no new wave of mobilization.
8. All volunteers must be in the same conditions as the military.
Putin on the situation at the front.
1. There are now 617,000 Russian troops in Ukraine.
2. Among Putin’s acquaintances were those who died in the PMC.
3. Legally, there are no PMCs in Russia, but de facto they exist.
4. The rights of PMC fighters must be protected, they must receive all rights.
5. It is still difficult to restore the lists of all PMC participants.
6. Female military correspondents must be removed from the front.
7. The front line of the SMO is 2000 kilometers.
8. The bridgehead of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Krynky is in no hurry to be eliminated at the suggestion of Gerasimov.
9. The situation with drones is improving, but there are not always enough of them yet.
10. Putin thanked everyone who voluntarily helps the front.