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The Russian army that invaded Ukraine revealed that the first stage of the war was over, and there are several interpretations about its meaning.
President Biden visited Poland and called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to step down.
Correspondent Kang Cheong-wan.
[Reporter
] A high-ranking Russian military official said at a press conference to reporters in his country that the first phase of the war in Ukraine was over.
[Rudskoy / First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Army: Most of the main objectives of the first phase operation have been achieved.
Now we can focus on our central goal, 'Liberation of Donbas'.]
The Donbas region in eastern Ukraine was originally controlled by Russia.
Therefore, it is interpreted that Russia may have reduced its original goal of overthrowing pro-Western President Zelensky and de facto control of Ukraine.
He admitted that he had reached the military limit, with more than 7,000 killed in the fierce counterattack of the Ukrainian army.
On the other hand, there is also the possibility that it may be a deceptive tactic that seems to have reduced the target and reinforced a new military force.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed his willingness to resist, saying he will not give up his territories.
[Zelensky/President of Ukraine: Over the past few weeks, our heroic army has inflicted heavy blows and huge losses on the enemy.
Now, the Russian Defense Minister is not even able to see where he has gone.]
U.S. President Biden, who visited Poland, near Ukraine, said in a special speech that Russian President Putin could not remain in power, calling him a "slayer".
"This war is already a strategic failure for Russia," he said, emphasizing that swift and harsh costs are the only way to change Russia's course.