CNN: Lavrov says Russia's objectives in Ukraine now extend beyond eastern Donbas region
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.
Lavrov's remarks signal the Kremlin's refocused approach to the war in Ukraine.
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WNU Editor: Needless to say. For those who are following the Russia - Ukraine war, the above interview by Russian State TV with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is a must see.
Alexander Mercouris does an excellent analysis on the key points of the Lavrov interview in the video below (starting at the 25:12 mark).
Russia’s Lavrov talks Ukraine, sanctions and nuclear war with RT (FULL VIDEO) -- RT
Russia’s Goals in Ukraine No Longer Solely Focused on the East – Lavrov -- Moscow Times
Russia declares plans to grab more land in Ukraine -- AP
Russia declares expanded war goals beyond Ukraine's Donbas -- Reuters
Lavrov says Russia’s focus in Ukraine extends beyond Donbas -- France 24
Sergey Lavrov: Russia has expanded its Ukraine war goals -- Politico
Russia may seek to occupy more territory in Ukraine, says foreign minister -- The Guardian
Lavrov says Russia's territorial ambitions in Ukraine go beyond the Donbas -- Axios
Lavrov says Russia’s military goals not focused ‘only’ on Donbas -- Al Jazeera