Coverage dated December 19, 2022

Putin: Situation ‘Extremely Difficult’ in Areas Russia Claimed to Annex from Ukraine

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The international community rejected Russia’s claims to four regions

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The Guardian
Putin admits to ‘complicated’ situation in Russian-occupied Ukraine (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 19, 2022
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President’s admission highlights Moscow’s growing acceptance that invasion is not going to plan
Voice of America
Putin: Situation ‘Extremely Difficult’ in Areas Russia Claimed to Annex from Ukraine (opens Voice of America)
Published Dec 19, 2022
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The international community rejected Russia’s claims to four regions
Forbes
Putin Admits Russia Faces ‘Extremely Complicated’ Situation In Occupied Ukrainian Territories (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 19, 2022
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Putin’s statement comes months after Russia attempted to illegally annex four Ukrainian provinces following a sham referendum.
France 24
Putin says situation in annexed regions 'extremely difficult' (opens France 24)
Published Dec 19, 2022
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President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday the situation in four territories of Ukraine that Russia claims to have annexed but does not control militarily was "extremely difficult".
Washington Examiner
Putin admits 'extremely difficult' situation in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 19, 2022
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In a rare admission, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the situation in the occupied Ukrainian territories Moscow claimed to annex was "extremely difficult."