Putin says full-scale invasion of Ukraine should have been 'earlier,'

Details: Written by: Olena Goncharova; 20.Dec; Hits: 10

In a marathon press conference lasting over four hours on Dec. 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a full-scale invasion of Ukraine should have begun 'earlier.'When asked what he would have done differently if he could go back to February 2022, the month Russia launched its all-out war against Ukraine, Putin responded, "Knowing what's happening now, back in 2022, I would've thought the decision ought to have been taken earlier.

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" He continued, "We ought to have started getting ready for those developments and the special military operation before."The Kremlin leader also addressed questions about benefits for soldiers involved in what Russia calls a "special military operation" in Ukraine, particularly in relation to payments for injuries or fatalities. This issue has become a significant point of concern in Russia, reflecting the growing anxiety over mounting casualties and the reasons many Russians continue to enlist. A joint investigation by the BBC Russia and Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, has identified over 83,000 Russian troops killed in the war, though the actual toll is believed to be much higher. Putin also expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at any time to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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