Putin: Russia’s Goals in Ukraine Remain Unchanged Since June 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the objectives laid out by Moscow regarding Ukraine in June 2024 have not changed. He made this comment during a conversation with journalists while meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island. “These are not conditions, but rather goals. I outlined Russia’s goals. Previously, we were told that it was unclear what Russia wanted. Well, we defined them in June last year during a meeting with the Foreign Ministry leadership,” said Putin. He emphasized that the main objective is to eliminate the root causes of the crisis and to resolve humanitarian issues arising from the conflict.