Putin met with participants of the special operation in Moscow on… (россия · путин · встреча)

Putin met with participants of the special operation in Moscow on June 12, Russia Day.

Consensus

Putin addressed participants of the Special Military Operation (SVO) in the Kremlin on Russia's National Day
Putin stated that Russia is ready for diplomatic negotiations based on mutual respect and national interests
Putin emphasized that Russia will not allow strategic defeat and is prepared to defend its sovereignty
Putin noted that the conflict involves Russian-speaking populations in Ukraine
Putin stated that the operation has been ongoing for 8 years and that Russia is taking control of historical territories
Putin highlighted that the Russian military presence in the operation zone exceeds 700,000 personnel

Putin stated that Moscow is ready to engage in dialogue only on equal terms — vedomosti
Putin said that the people of Russia understand their responsibility to future generations and are ready to defend the state — vedomosti
Putin emphasized that the meeting was held in the Kremlin and that he personally supports ongoing contact with military personnel — vedomosti
Putin stated that the West has not been able to achieve strategic victory over Russia — m24
Putin said that NATO countries are the ones who started the war against Russia — m24
Putin mentioned that Russia is increasing the strength of retaliatory strikes to prevent Ukraine from attacking civilian targets — m24