During the Direct Line Q&A session that putin conducted on December 14, he addressed a question about whether the goals of the "special military operation" had changed. This was reported by russian media.
"The goals of the special operation have not changed. The task of denazification of Ukraine remains relevant. Peace in Ukraine will come when Russia achieves its goals", - said the president of the aggressor country.
Earlier, putin stated that his "American friends" forced him to start the war in Ukraine.