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Putin's Speech Focuses on Ukraine Justifications, Highlights Donbas as Key Goal

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  • No major threats to the West, but mostly comprised of justifications for the Ukraine conflict and Russia's position as isolated and persecuted from all sides
  • Additionally, numerous mentions of Donbas, which may signal an area of strategic focus for Russia
  • From here we may see continued conflict with the goal of reaching the Donbas border before establishing a more defensive position, staging referendums for annexation and then negotiating with Ukraine. But until then the war will likely resume
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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