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The discussion began with comments from the new Defence Minister regarding the futility of concessions to Putin over Donbas. Expert Khmara emphasised that Russia's goal is not only occupation but also the destruction of Ukrainian statehood, and that halting aggression can only occur when Putin acknowledges his defeat in the war.
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Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhen Khmara stated that Russia aims to capture not just specific regions but all of Ukraine. He also indicated a potential new wave of mobilisation in Russia due to significant losses on the front lines.
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