A Ukrainian Defence Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that some movements of Russian troops to withdraw from areas around the capital, Kyiv, and the northern city of Chernihiv have been observed.
But he added that a major withdrawal is not taking place, and Russia is ready to resume attacks.
He went on to say that Russia is focused on surrounding the Ukrainian military in the eastern part of the country.
The spokesperson expressed a view that the Russian military continues to aim to take control of Mariupol, a strategic city in the east.
But he added that a major withdrawal is not taking place, and Russia is ready to resume attacks.
He went on to say that Russia is focused on surrounding the Ukrainian military in the eastern part of the country.
The spokesperson expressed a view that the Russian military continues to aim to take control of Mariupol, a strategic city in the east.
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Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson reports observation of some Russian troop withdrawals from Kyiv and Chernihiv, but no major withdrawal is occurring. Russia remains prepared to resume attacks and focuses on encircling Ukrainian military in the east. Spokesperson believes Russia aims to take
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220331_05/
Date: March 31, 2022
Created: 2022/03/31 10:54
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:19
Last Read: 2022/03/31 10:54