Speaking on the sidelines of the International Forum of supporters of the fight against modern practices of colonialism organized by United Russia, the senator emphasized that the republic is proud of its defenders. They, she says, are heroes.

“And today, one might say, there is a turning point. We understand that we have begun to move, the front has begun to move. And everyone is waiting with great hopes for when the entire territory of all reunified subjects of the Russian Federation will be liberated,” Nikonorova said.

Earlier it was reported that Tula paratroopers planted a Russian flag in the center of the recently liberated village of Vesyoloye in the Donbass.