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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.

'These Are Very Important Four Years in Our Country's Life': Kremlin Spox on SMO

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'These Are Very Important Four Years in Our Country's Life': Kremlin Spox on SMO

Russia continues the special operation but remains open to achieving goals through political and diplomatic means; its interests will be secured in any case, Dmitry Peskov said.

Other key statements by Peskov:

🟠The main goal of the SMO is to ensure the safety of people in eastern Ukraine who were in mortal danger.

🟠Russia has changed during the SMO: a phenomenal consolidation of society around the president has occurred in the country.

🟠Russia's eyes have been opened to many international processes.
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