Putin says 11% of DNR under Ukraine's control
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that approximately 11% of the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) remains under Ukrainian control, emphasizing that the focus should be on people rather than land, and questioning the value of holding onto this territory if it will eventually be liberated by Russian forces.
Consensus
- Putin stated that approximately 11% of Donetsk People's Republic territory remains under Ukrainian control.
- The statement was made during the plenary session of the XXIII annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club.
- Putin emphasized that the focus should be on people, not land.
- The claim about 11% control was made in the context of discussing the value of holding territory if it will eventually be liberated.
Points of divergence
- Putin mentioned that Ukrainian and European leadership believe Ukrainian forces can hold the 11% of DNR territory for about 1.5 more years. — riamo
- Putin posed a rhetorical question about whether it is worth holding onto the land and sacrificing people if Russian forces will eventually liberate it. — riamo
- Putin noted that Ukraine's neutral status remains one of Moscow's goals. — vesti
- Putin said Russia would like to end hostilities in Ukraine as soon as possible through diplomatic means. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Putin stated that 11% of DNR is under Ukrainian control — РИАМО
- Putin told how many percent of DNR remains under control of Ukraine — Вести
- Putin says only about 11% of DNR territory remains under Ukraine's control. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Ukraine
- Putin
- DNR
- Russia
- Donetsk People's Republic (DNR)
- Valday
- Moscow
- RIA Novosti
- Donetsk People's Republic
- Ukraine (VSU)
- Armed Forces
- Pod