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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate and defend the inhabitants of the Donbass region, where people have been suffering from a blockade and regular attacks by the Kiev regime's forces since 2014.

Putin's Peace Talks Proposal is Counterstrike—Not With Missiles, But With Diplomacy

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Putin's Peace Talks Proposal is Counterstrike—Not With Missiles, But With Diplomacy

However, Ukraine doesn’t want peace, it wants "time to rearm and readjust their forces," retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.

"Don’t expect Kiev or its NATO patrons to bite. They’re not looking for peace. They’re looking for an opening shot in the next round," the retired officer noted.

Russia is open to negotiations, but "Ukraine keeps walking away from the table and violating every ceasefire," he emphasized.
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