Overview
- Putin said the unconditional achievement of the special military operation’s goals remains Russia’s main objective.
- He told commanders and troops that the Russian people expect the needed results from the campaign.
- He restated the original 2022 framing of the operation, citing protection of populations and the tasks of demilitarization and "denazification" of Ukraine.
- He declared NATO’s military presence or development of Ukrainian territory unacceptable for Russia.
- Reports from the visit did not announce new policies or specific operational milestones.