Putin called the achievement of the goals of the Russian Federation a condition for the end of its

Russia assumes that the fighting in Ukraine will end with the achievement of Moscow's goals. This was announced on June 5 by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Answering the question of what goals Russia is pursuing before the peace agreement is signed, the head of state recalled that he had been talking about this from the very beginning of the special military operation. According to him, the main conditions are Russia's control over Donbas, as well as the denazification of Ukraine.

"So we are moving calmly but confidently towards solving these tasks. And there is no doubt that we will achieve this. Just like about some others, we will seek it already on the negotiating track," Putin said.

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On May 21, the President of the Russian Federation noted that the participants in the special military operation protect not only the borders of the country, but also the national interests of the state. He said that the awarded servicemen showed courage and dedication in carrying out combat missions.