Blinken says maintaining food deal is vital

Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine on February 24. President Vladimir Putin described his goal as “protecting people who have been subjected to eight years of bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime.” For this, Putin noted that the “demilitarization and de-Nazis of Ukraine” are planned to bring to justice all war criminals responsible for “bloodly crimes against civilians” in Donbass. According to the President of the Russian Federation, the ultimate goal of the special military operation is the liberation of Donbass and the creation of conditions that guarantee Russia’s security. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces attack only military infrastructure and Ukrainian troops.