Russia accuses West of prolonging war in Ukraine

Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has accused the US and its Western allies that “are doing everything to extend the” Moscow military operation in Ukraine by supplying Ukraine with weapons, writes The Guardian, Periscope. At a meeting with the Russian Army commanders, Shoigu referred to two rebel territories [...]
At a meeting with Russian Army commanders, Shoigu referred to two rebel territories in eastern Ukraine, which Moscow has recognised as independent countries.
We are gradually implementing our plan to free the People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. We are taking measures to restore peaceful life”, he said.












