Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Russian Foreign Ministry
CNN: Lavrov says Russia's objectives in Ukraine now extend beyond eastern Donbas region
(CNN)Russia's objectives in Ukraine now extend beyond the eastern Donbas region into the country's south, a senior government minister has said.
As the war in Ukraine approaches its fifth month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told state media that the "geography is different."
"It is far from being only DPR (Donetsk People's Republic) and LPR (Luhansk People's Republic), it is also Kherson Region, Zaporizhzhia Region and a number of other territories, and this process continues, it continues steadily and persistently," Lavrov said during an interview with RIA Novosti, published Wednesday.
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WNU Editor: He is the first top Kremlin official who is hinting that captured Ukrainian territories will not be returned.
He is also saying peace talks are a waste of time .... Peace talks 'make no sense' says Moscow, as it signals Russia's aims in Ukraine now go beyond eastern Donbas region (ABC News Australia).
The full Lavrov interview is here .... Russia’s Lavrov talks Ukraine, sanctions and nuclear war with RT (FULL VIDEO) (RT).
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Says Russia Has Expanded Its Ukraine War Goals
Live: Lavrov says Russia’s focus in Ukraine extends beyond Donbas -- France 24
Russia may seek to occupy more territory in Ukraine, says foreign minister -- The Guardian
Russia’s Goals in Ukraine No Longer Solely Focused on the East – Lavrov -- Moscow Times
Russia's top diplomat says the 'geography' of Ukraine has changed as the White House warns Moscow plans to annex more territory -- Business Insider
Sergey Lavrov: Russia has expanded its Ukraine war goals -- Politico
Lavrov says Russia's territorial ambitions in Ukraine go beyond the Donbas -- Axios
Russia Declares War Goals Have Expanded After West Pumped More Arms Into Ukraine -- Zero Hedge
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