Putin: Russia Considers Long-Term Peace as the Goal of the Special Operation in Ukraine

Russia views long-term peace, ensuring its security, and protecting the interests of Russian-speaking Ukrainians as the key outcomes of the special military operation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized in an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin, reported by TASS.

At the same time, Putin stated that Russia has enough strength to complete the special military operation with the desired results. "This result is the elimination of the causes that led to this crisis, creating conditions for long-term sustainable peace, and ensuring the security of the Russian state," he said.

Additionally, Putin highlighted the importance of "protecting the interests of our people in those territories." "Where people live who consider Russian their native language and see Russia as their homeland," he declared.