Putin provides assessment of Ukraine campaign   

There are “positive dynamics” in Moscow’s military operation in the neighboring country, the Russian president told the media

Russian President Vladimir Putin has provided a positive assessment of the battlefield developments of the military operation in Ukraine. His comment came days after Russian forces seized the strategic town of Soledar in Donbass.

In an interview with the news channel Rossiya 1 aired on Sunday, Putin said: ?The dynamics are positive. Everything is developing within the framework of the Defense Ministry?s and the Joint Chiefs of Staff?s plan.?

He also expressed hope that ?our fighters will further please us with their results.?

On Friday, Russia?s Defense Ministry confirmed the capture of the strategic Donbass town of Soledar, which had been the scene of heavy fighting. The military noted that this achievement is ?important for the continuation of successful offensive actions.?

Officials explained that the seizure of Soledar could pave the way…