Minister of defense of the russian federation, the aggressor country, Shoigu has stated that the main tasks of the first stage of the "special operation" have been completed and it is possible to focus on the "liberation" of the Donbas. He told this during a conference call.
According to Shoigu, "in general, the main tasks of the first stage of the operation (undisguised and unmotivated aggression against Ukraine - OstroV) have been completed. The combat potential of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been significantly reduced, which allows focusing the main attention and efforts on achieving the main goal - the liberation (occupation - OstroV) of the Donbas".