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There is no idea of annexation... We are operating in strict accordance with international law,
he said, contrasting this with alleged violations by Russian troops in occupied territory We are on the offensive. The aim is to stretch the positions of the enemy, to inflict maximum losses and to destabilise the situation in Russia as they are unable to protect their own border,
the security official said on condition of anonymity We will see how the Kursk operation will develop
Asked whether capturing the Kursk nuclear power plant near the border was an aim, he said Let's let them find out what it's like. They don't understand what war is. Let them have a taste of it,
the 70-year-old told AFP, despite being forced to leave his home This operation has shown that we can go on the offensive, move forward,
Their pressure in the east continues, they are not pulling back troops from the area,
It seems that the Russians have problems with coordination, preparedness for action,
We absolutely will not cause problems for nuclear security. This we can guarantee,
Judging by how actively Western arms are being used, our Western partners played a part indirectly in the planning,