Russia said Wednesday that its battlefield gains in Ukraine had bolstered its negotiating position in talks with the United States on ending the military offensive.
“The progress and nature of the negotiations were influenced by the successes of the Russian army on the battlefield in recent weeks,” Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters including AFP.
“Our Russian soldiers, through their military exploits, have helped make the assessments of our foreign partners regarding the paths to a peace settlement more appropriate,” he added.
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