Russia vows to complete special military operation
Russia's foreign minister stated that the special military operation will be completed, its goals achieved, and threats to Russia's security eliminated, emphasizing alignment with the UN Charter. The president also reaffirmed Russia's commitment to achieving its objectives in the operation.
Consensus
- Russia will complete the special military operation.
- The goals of the special military operation will be achieved.
- Threats to Russia's security will be eliminated.
- Russia's actions are in line with the UN Charter's letter and spirit.
- Russia has been conducting the operation since 2022 to protect the rights and safety of people in Donbass and Novorossia.
- The operation is described as a fight for truth and justice.
- Russia will achieve its objectives regardless of circumstances.
- The current UN leadership is criticized for failing to take a position that fully respects the UN Charter.
Points of divergence
- On 27 July, President Putin told State Duma deputies that Russia would achieve its goals in the special military operation and emphasized public support for participants. — vedomosti
- On 26 September, Putin said that peace proposals remain on the table, but Russia will reconsider its next steps after a large-scale Ukrainian attack on Moscow and other regions on voting day. — vedomosti
- Sergei Lavrov met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (corrected from 'Йохан Вадефулем') in a 20-minute in-person meeting, the first since January 2022. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Lavrov: Russia will bring the special military operation to its conclusion — Ведомости
- Lavrov stated that the special operation will be brought to completion — Вести
- Lavrov: Russia will eliminate threats from Ukraine by the end of the SMO — Коммерсантъ