Putin Sets October Deadline for Russia to Stop Ukraine Counteroffensive Amid Kremlin Spin

Putin has given Defence Minister Shoigu until October to stop Ukraine's counteroffensive, per insider source.
Kremlin claims constant Russian counterattacks will bring Ukraine's counteroffensive to a climax.
Putin frames Russia's defensive operations as victories amid lack of advances elsewhere.
Russia aims to undermine support for Ukraine forces in Ukraine and the West.
Putin wants to create illusion Ukraine gains little despite Western support.

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Putin Predicts Protracted Ukraine War, Dismisses Western Arms and Future U.S. Ties

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Putin: Ukraine Must Lift Ban on Russia Talks Before Negotiations Can Happen

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for Ukraine to cancel the ban on negotiations imposed by President Zelensky, emphasizing the need for dialogue and suggesting that talks could be a way for Ukraine to replenish their reserves and reinvigorate their army.

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Putin Pressures Russian Military Leadership as Ukraine Counteroffensive Achieves Local Gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin may be losing patience with Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu as Moscow struggles to contain Ukraine's counteroffensive, with rumors of Putin setting a deadline for Shoigu to improve the situation or be replaced.

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Putin Says Russia Preparing New Offensive Moves After Failed Counterattack

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Putin Sets October Deadline for Russia to Stop Ukraine Counteroffensive Amid Kremlin Spin

Putin has given Defence Minister Shoigu until October to stop Ukraine's counteroffensive, per insider source.
Kremlin claims constant Russian counterattacks will bring Ukraine's counteroffensive to a climax.
Putin frames Russia's defensive operations as victories amid lack of advances elsewhere.
Russia aims to undermine support for Ukraine forces in Ukraine and the West.
Putin wants to create illusion Ukraine gains little despite Western support.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

Putin Predicts Protracted Ukraine War, Dismisses Western Arms and Future U.S. Ties

9/12/2023

Putin: Ukraine Must Lift Ban on Russia Talks Before Negotiations Can Happen

9/20/2023

Putin Claims He Wants to End Ukraine War 'As Soon as Possible,' Says Erdogan - But No End in Sight After 19 Months

9/25/2023

Putin Pressures Russian Military Leadership as Ukraine Counteroffensive Achieves Local Gains

10/15/2023

Putin Says Russia Preparing New Offensive Moves After Failed Counterattack

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' counteroffensive has failed, but stated that he is preparing for new offensive operations.

10/16/2023

Putin Tells Netanyahu Russia Ready to Help Resolve Israel-Palestine Crisis