Ukraine war: Capturing Kharkiv 'not part of plan', says Putin
Speaking at a news conference in China, Mr Putin, who also says all operations are going according to plan, claimed Kyiv is to blame for the attack in Kharkiv.
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Vladimir Putin said capturing the city of Kharkiv is not part of Russia's current plan. Instead, Moscow intends to create a 'buffer zone' for Russia's own security.