State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin in his congratulations on the Day of Russia thanked the participants in the military operation “For courage, heroism and courage.”
He appreciated their actions to reflect the Ukrainian counterattack as successful. “For more than a week, they, sacrificing themselves, successfully reflect the counterattack of the bloody Kiev regime supported by NATO,” Volodin emphasized in the publication in the telegram channel on Monday, June 12.
The State Duma speaker called Russia “the birthplace of hardworking, talented, strong spirit of people” who “love the Fatherland, believe in it” and “do everything for its development.”
President Vladimir Putin on June 9 stated that the offensive of Ukraine has already begun. He claims that on June 7 and 8, active battles were fought, but the Ukrainian military was not successful.
On June 10, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that counterattacks are taking place in Ukraine, but did not give details.