The Russian military will continue its “special military operation in Ukraine until it achieves its objectives”.

This was stated, according to RIA Novosti, by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

He also noted that the operation is being carried out “for the protection of the population of Donbass, the demilitarization and de-Nazification of Ukraine”.

“Our main concern is to protect the Russian Federation from the military threat posed by Western countries, which are trying to use the Ukrainian people in the struggle against our country”, Shoigu said.

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He added that the Russian army “does not occupy Ukrainian territory. During the military conflict, the Ukrainian side does not hesitate to use civilians as human shields. Multiple missile launchers, cannons, large-caliber mortars are being placed in backyards, near schools and kindergartens”, Soigou added.