In a speech on Russian television, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the military operation in Ukraine was a success.

"We do not seek to occupy Ukraine and we seek to help the people of Donbass," said Putin, a territory that is largely made up of two separatist republics supported and recognized by Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also acknowledged the economic repercussions of Western sanctions on his country's economy, but nevertheless stressed that trying to "kneel" Moscow would not work.

Putin stated that Ukraine was preparing to wage war against the Donbass region, where Russian speakers live, and Moscow repeatedly asserts that they have been persecuted.

The Russian President said: "We continue to open corridors and deliver humanitarian assistance."

On ways to end and mitigate the war, the Russian President said: "We asked Ukraine to withdraw its troops from the cities," adding: "Authorities in Kiev spread lies and continue to bomb Dontisk."

"NATO has continued to progress to our borders and left us with no choice but to launch a military operation to protect our security," Putin stressed, "We will not allow Ukraine to become a front that threatens our security and to wage war against us."

Referring to a way out of the war 3 weeks ago, Putin affirmed his commitment to Ukraine's "neutrality and disarming".

He added: "We will accomplish all our goals from the special process and are ready for talks."

"Nazism and fascism must be eradicated in Ukraine," Putin said.

On the impact of economic sanctions on his country, the Russian President said: "It will not be easy for us in Russia."

"We will see high unemployment and inflation, and we will deal with these issues."

"Higher prices will hurt people's wages", he said, promising to help families with children increase social payments to cope with inflation.

The reality imposed by Western sanctions required profound changes in the Russian economy to counter inflation and unemployment.

However, the Russian President stressed that the West's attempt to wage a "hijacking economic war" against his country would not succeed.

The Russian economy would adapt to new realities and Russian banks continued to operate despite sanctions.

Putin stressed that most countries do not support sanctions against Russia, adding that the West's attempt to take over the world is coming to an end. "

"We are fighting for the sovereignty of Russia and the future of our children," he said. the West does not understand Russia ".

"The West will only strengthen Russia with its hostilities."