The governor of the Donetsk People's Republic, Denis Pushilin, expressed his belief that Russia is close to achieving victory in its special military operation in Ukraine.
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Pushilin made the statement on Friday, November 6, during his participation in the educational marathon "Knowledge. Unity," organized by the Russian "Knowledge" Association at the "Russia" National Center in Moscow.
Speaking to the youth, Pushilin said: "Now there is only a small issue of security left. I think there is very little left until victory, and then we will be able to devote our efforts entirely to developing economic institutions, and perhaps creating new structural components in the economy."
He stressed that achieving the goals of the military operation would open the way for expanding economic activities and developing institutions in the republic, allowing for a greater focus on development.
Pushilin called on young specialists to come and work in Donetsk, stressing that the republic is in dire need of such skills, and affirming the authorities’ readiness to provide all the necessary conditions for their reception.
In the same context, Pushilin spoke during the event about the participation of veterans in the special military operation in government and municipal administration, and the importance of vocational training and rehabilitation programs to involve them in reconstruction and development efforts.
In an interview with the TASS news agency, published on November 1, Pushilin indicated that Russian forces still had several major battles ahead of them to complete control of the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, while considering it premature to talk about the end of the fighting in the republic.
Pushilin's remarks come as preparations are underway for the resumption of trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the negotiations would address security issues and guarantees for both sides, explaining that detailed discussions would take place behind closed doors. The Russian delegation to these talks is scheduled to be headed by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky .
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