Everything is Going According to Plan: Putin

The dynamics of the special operation in Ukraine are positive, and everything is developing within the framework of the plans set by the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin. The information is reported by RIA Novosti.

"Everything is developing within the framework of the plans of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. I hope our fighters will be able to bring us joy with their combat results many more times," said the leader of the Russian Federation.

Earlier, the Russian defense ministry reported on the successful completion of the operation to liberate Soledar on the evening of January 12. The city holds significant importance for a successful offensive in the Donetsk direction. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, gaining complete control over this settlement will allow for the blockade of enemy forces and close the supply routes of the Ukrainian armed forces to Artemivsk.

Recall that in the early hours of February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to carry out a special military operation against Ukraine, as the LPR and DPR requested assistance.

The combat operations in Ukraine have been ongoing for 324 days now.