China News Service, June 30. According to a report by the Russian Satellite Network on the 30th, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the goals of Russia's special military operation against Ukraine have not changed, and the tactics may be different.

  Putin also added that the ultimate goal of the special military operation is to defend the Donbas region and create conditions that guarantee Russia's security.

  On February 24, local time, Putin said that he had decided to launch a special military operation in the Donbas region.