Kremlin Admits Ukraine Conflict is a 'Real War,' Blames West

The Kremlin has acknowledged that its 'special military operation' in Ukraine has escalated into a 'real war,' attributing the change to the direct involvement of Western countries. This marks a shift in Russia's official terminology for the conflict.

6 Jul, 07:57 — 6 Jul, 07:57

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meduza51d ago

Kremlin spokesman says ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war,’ blames Western countries

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the ”special military operation” had become “a real war” and blamed Western countries backing Ukraine for the supposed shift.

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First report: danas · 5 Jul, 19:43|Full coverage: 6 · 20h|Window: 20h

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danas5 Jul, 19:43First to report

Peskov: Specijalna vojna operacija u Ukrajini se pretvorila u „pravi rat“ zbog direktnog učešća zapadnih zemalja

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zdg-md6 Jul, 06:26

Kremlinul dă vina pe Occident pentru escaladarea „operațiunii militare speciale” într-un „adevărat război” în Ucraina

aktuality-sk6 Jul, 06:43

Peskov otvorene priznal vojnu na Ukrajine. Západ viní z eskalácie a hovorí o priamom konflikte

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meduza6 Jul, 07:57

Kremlin spokesman says ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war,’ blames Western countries

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index-hr6 Jul, 14:58

Kremlj: Počelo je kao specijalna vojna operacija. Nastavlja se kao rat

digi246 Jul, 15:53Latest update

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Kremlin Admits Ukraine Conflict is a 'Real War,' Blames West

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Kremlin spokesman says ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war,’ blames Western countries

Coverage Timeline

Peskov: Specijalna vojna operacija u Ukrajini se pretvorila u „pravi rat“ zbog direktnog učešća zapadnih zemalja

Kremlinul dă vina pe Occident pentru escaladarea „operațiunii militare speciale” într-un „adevărat război” în Ucraina

Peskov otvorene priznal vojnu na Ukrajine. Západ viní z eskalácie a hovorí o priamom konflikte

Kremlin spokesman says ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war,’ blames Western countries

Kremlj: Počelo je kao specijalna vojna operacija. Nastavlja se kao rat

Kremlinul susține că „operațiunea militară” din Ucraina s-a transformat într-un „război adevărat” din cauza țărilor occidentale

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