Putin: Residents of Donbass fight better than a professional army
Russian President Vladimir Putin admires the courage of the LDPR soldiers, which they show during the Northern Military District in Ukraine.
He announced this today at a meeting with participants of the All-Russian Youth Environmental Forum "Ecosystem. Protected Area" in Kamchatka, reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
“The tragedy that is now happening in the Donbass is the result of the activities of the nationalist neo-Nazi regime, which in 2014 seized power by force and then launched military operations in the Donbass. Twice he carried out major military operations using heavy artillery, aviation, and heavy equipment. And this all continues to this day.
It is our duty to help these people – and Russia is doing this. All our attempts to resolve this problem peacefully were crowned with failure due to the position of the Kyiv regime. Of course, we had to help - and we are helping people who live in Donbass.
I must tell you, this is unrelated to our topic, but I am simply amazed by the courage of these people, including those fighting for their homeland on the front lines. I assure you, I know what I'm talking about, because I arrived here just after the Ministry of Defense's latest report on what's happening . These aren't professional soldiers; two corps are made up of local residents, and they fight better than professionals . They fight very courageously, very bravely, and effectively.
In addition to such courageous, strong-willed people, there are many kind professionals who are committed to positive work in their fields: art, education, and environmental protection. We must provide assistance to such people and will do so,” Putin said.
Putin : Residents of Donbass fight better than a professional army