Coverage dated April 19, 2022 to April 21, 2022

Russia aims to take "full control" of southern Ukraine, general says

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Moscow wants to seize all of southern Ukraine, far wider war aims than it had acknowledged as it presses on with a new offensive

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France 24
The Debate - The battle of Donbas: What's Putin's plan for Ukraine now? (opens France 24)
Published Apr 19, 2022
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They're calling it the battle of Donbas. After nearly two months of mishaps and setbacks, Russia is putting all its might into a bid to capture the entire east of Ukraine. But will it capture it or f…
CBS News
Russia aims to take "full control" of southern Ukraine, general says (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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Moscow wants to seize all of southern Ukraine, far wider war aims than it had acknowledged as it presses on with a new offensive
Hot Air
Russia: We now want full control over Donbas, southern Ukraine ... and Moldova (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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“Control over the south of Ukraine is another connection to Transnistria..."
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia ‘plans to take control of Donbas and south’; Boris Johnson warns Russian victory a ‘realistic possibility’– live (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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Russian military official says invading force intends to control whole of south; UK PM says Russia close to securing land bridge via Mariupol
Fox News
Russian general says goal of war in Ukraine is ‘full control’ of Donbas and south (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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A Russian general on Friday claimed that Russia’s ambitions in Ukraine extend outside the Donbas region and stretch across the country's southern districts.
Washington Examiner
Russia wants 'full control' of southern Ukraine and the Donbas (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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A Russian commander claimed on Friday that Moscow now wants "full control" of southern Ukraine in addition to the Donbas region in the east.
The Times of Israel
Top general says Russia will seek conquest of entire Donbas, southern Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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Maj. Gen. Rustam Minnekaev says full Russian control over area will allow for 'land corridor' to Crimea, help create 'another way out to' pro-Moscow separatist region in Moldova
Al Jazeera
Russia plans to seize Donbas, southern Ukraine: Military official (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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Commander says control of southern Ukraine would give Moscow access to the Russia-backed Moldovan region, Transnistria.
Forbes
Russia Wants ‘Full Control’ Over Ukraine’s South, East And Eyes Part Of Moldova, Commander Says (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 21, 2022
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Moscow plans to seize Donbas and Ukraine’s south to establish a land corridor to Crimea and gain access to Transnistria, a region of Moldova where Moscow alleges Russian speakers are oppressed.