“Donetsk and the Donetsk oblast were rightfully considered among the most developed centers of the Soviet Union”, - during a meeting with the leader of the so-called “DNR”, Denis Pushilin, the russian dictator made a historical digression.
He remained silent about how Donbas developed in independent Ukraine and moved directly to the events of 2014–2026.
“It is clear that the damage has been colossal in recent years, but the restoration is proceeding at quite rapid rates… Under the leadership of your team we observe good forward movement, there is progress”, - the kremlin website quotes putin praising Pushilin.
As reported, practically all settlements of the Donetsk oblast “liberated” by russian occupiers after February 2022 lie in ruins.