Putin told war in Ukraine “partly civilian”

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that the war in Ukraine can be called “partly civilian.” This follows from his statements at the Valdai discussion club, writes the country.ua.

During his speech, the Russian leader said that he considers Ukrainians and Russians one people. In his opinion, Ukraine “historically developed as an artificial state, and only Russia, which created it”.

the only real guarantor of the sovereignty of Ukraine. ”

to the clarifying question of whether the war in Ukraine is “civilian” then, he replied: “Partly yes.”