Kremlin makes rare admission about Russia's war against Ukraine
Photo: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov (Getty Images)
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine is no longer a so-called "special military operation" ("SVO"). It has become a real war, according to the Kremlin.
Peskov claimed that the "special military operation" was initially conceived as an operation but has since turned into a real war due to what he described as Western involvement.
'"The special military operation" has turned into a real war because Western countries have become involved in the conflict,' he said.
The Kremlin spokesperson also claimed that Ukraine's long-range strikes are "terrorist in nature."
Trump's calls with Zelenskyy and Putin
On July 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had held a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
The Ukrainian leader congratulated Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of the United States and thanked the US for its support of Ukraine. The two leaders also discussed the battlefield situation and diplomatic efforts.
According to Zelenskyy, there is a real opportunity to bring the war to an end, and America's resolve will be decisive.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also spoke with Trump on July 4. Among other topics, they discussed the war in Ukraine.
