Peskov: Russia is not at war, special operation
February 24, 2022, 14:20
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Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov during a major briefing, what is happening in Ukraine is not a war, but a special operation.
“This is a special operation, and I do not consider it important what I explain myself, because the president preferred to take part in the morning presence with the citizens of Russia,” he said.
Also Peskov reportedthat the ultimate goal of the Russian army is to demilitarize Ukraine.
February 24 Russian President Vladimir Putin declaredwhich decided on several military special operations to protect the Donbass in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR.
Ukraine introduced martial law throughout the country.
Explosions are heard in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa and other large cities of the country. According to preliminary data, they are delivered from military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “Gazeta.Ru” online translation.