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Putin Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Goals on Second Anniversary of Annexing Four Regions

Sep 30, 2024, 07:14 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on the second anniversary of what Russia refers to as 'Reunification Day,' marking the annexation of four Ukrainian regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Putin emphasized the 'liberating nature' of the special military operation and accused Western elites of turning Ukraine into a military colony. He reiterated Russia's commitment to achieving its goals in Ukraine, stating, 'The truth is on our side. All goals set will be achieved.' Putin also referred to the neo-Nazi dictatorship in Kyiv and highlighted that millions of people made their free and unequivocal choice to reunite with Russia. The head of the Luhansk People's Republic, Leonid Pasechnik, described the reunification as a 'real holiday' for the region's residents.