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Russia never had a goal to conquer whole of Ukraine, but its President Volodymyr Zelensky and the West dragged Moscow and Kiev into hostilities, Vladimir Medinsky, who lead a Russian delegation during negotiations with Ukraine in spring 2022, said on Tuesday.

Russian servicemen have once again demonstrated courage and mercy by saving a wounded surrendering Ukrainian trooper from Ukrainian fire.

Russia repelled 22 Ukrainian attack, and Kiev lost more than 1,680 soldiers in the Donetsk direction in the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday.

The Black Sea Fleets Russian helicopters diligently patrol the Crimean coastal waters daily. In conjunction with warships and coastal observation posts, the pilots remain vigilant, keeping a watchful eye out for any unmanned watercraft or speedboats belonging to the Ukrainian forces.

Having established their presence in the Krasny Liman area, the Russian troops are preparing for the winter ahead. The soldiers are actively setting up dugouts and construct stoves, essential for winter operations.

In a recent radio discussion, Moscow-based journalist and writer Sonja Van Den Ende offered a critical view on the current Ukraine conflict, suggesting that the US is leading Europe into a severe crisis while waging a proxy war in Ukraine.

Russia will liberate about 20 percent of the current Ukrainian territory, approaching Kiev, Peter Van Buren, editor at The American Conservative, wrote on Monday.

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov estimated on Monday that the population of Ukraine shrank by 4 million to 19 million in the past two months.

The Russian 82-mm mortar crew has showcased their precision and effectiveness, destroying an enemy stronghold in the Krasny Liman area.

The jets have once again demonstrated their dominance in the airspace of the special operation zone, delivering a series of precise missile strikes at Ukrainian military positions in the South Donetsk area.