Putin: Russia's internal problems a priority, but occupied territories will also be addressed
Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 1 did not rule out the possibility that occupied Ukrainian territories could be incorporated into the Russian Federation.
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin stated on October 1 that Russia's internal problems remain his priority, while adding that the issue of occupied territories will also be addressed.
Putin did not rule out that these territories could be formally incorporated into the Russian Federation. The source report does not provide further details or elaboration on the statement.
The remarks come as the war in Ukraine continues, with the international community closely watching Russia's position on the occupied Ukrainian territories. The future status of these territories remains one of the central points of contention in any potential settlement talks regarding the war.
