Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine, UK’s Russian Ambassador appears to admit – BBC Newsnight

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The ongoing military operation aims for stability, with troops regrouping strategically and temporarily withdrawing from certain areas. President Putin faces challenges in Ukraine, with the conflict rooted in discrimination against Russians in Donbass, as civilians suffer from infrastructure targeting, and war crime allegations are exchanged between forces.

Insights

  • Russian military operations in Ukraine focus on protecting Russian-speaking populations in Donbass and achieving regional stability, facing challenges and setbacks in the process.
  • Negotiations for resolution are hindered by Kiev's refusal to engage, driven by an unrealistic belief in winning the war, while Russia seeks a diplomatic solution despite obstacles. The West is urged to halt support to Ukraine to prevent further economic and human losses, emphasizing the necessity for Russian withdrawal to safeguard people and resources.

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Recent questions

  • What sparked the conflict in Donbass?

    Ukrainian actions against Russian language and people

  • What are Russia's objectives in Ukraine?

    Protecting Russians in Donbass and achieving stability

  • What tactics are used to disrupt Ukrainian operations?

    Targeting civilian infrastructure

  • Are negotiations currently taking place to resolve the conflict?

    No, Kiev's refusal to engage hinders negotiations

  • What plea is made to the West regarding the conflict in Ukraine?

    Cease sending money and weapons to Ukraine

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Summary

00:00

"Russian military operation in Ukraine for stability"

  • The special military operation is ongoing, with goals being pursued for stability.
  • Troops are regrouping due to strategic reasons, leading to a temporary withdrawal from certain areas.
  • The conflict was sparked by Ukrainian actions against Russian language and people in Donbass.
  • Russian objectives include protecting Russians in Donbass and achieving stability in the region.
  • President Putin's objectives in Ukraine have faced challenges and failures.
  • Russia does not aim to take over Kiev and has faced setbacks in various regions.
  • The conflict has roots in Ukrainian discrimination against Russian people in the east.
  • Targeting civilian infrastructure is a tactic to disrupt Ukrainian operations.
  • Allegations of war crimes are exchanged between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
  • The use of nuclear weapons is not currently considered in the conflict.

17:24

"Russia seeks negotiation, urges West to stop"

  • The possibility of implementing tactical nuclear weapons is deemed impossible, with a clear denial of such a scenario.
  • Negotiations are not currently taking place due to Kiev's refusal to engage, driven by an illusion of winning the war despite the impossibility. President Putin seeks a resolution through negotiation but faces obstacles from Kiev's stance.
  • A plea is made to the West to cease sending money and weapons to Ukraine, highlighting the detrimental impact on Ukraine's economy and human potential. The Ambassador emphasizes the need for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine to protect its people and economic resources.
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