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.

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.
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