Putin SHOCKS Trump, Zelensky Amid Tomahawks Buzz; Sends DEADLY WEAPONS On Front Lines I Ukraine War Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the strategic initiative in the Ukraine conflict now lies firmly with Russian forces. In a televised address, he claimed that nearly 5,000 sq km of territory and over 200 settlements were "liberated" in 2025. Praising troops for their heroism, Putin also credited Russia's defence industry for rapidly supplying advanced weaponry. He stated that Ukrainian forces were "retreating along the entire line of contact" and warned that strikes on Russian territory would not alter the outcome of the war.

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