The main objectives of the first stage of Russia's operation in Ukraine had been accomplished by 25 March 2022.
Not in the ledger Claimed by Ministry of Defence of Russia on 25 March 2022.
The statement
Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy of the General Staff said the main objectives of the first stage of the operation had generally been accomplished and that Russia would now focus its main efforts on what he called the liberation of Donbas.
- Origin of the claim NBC News
Verdict history
| When | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC | active | withdrawn | Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): a position, demand or legal or political characterisation, not a checkable statement of fact. The statement stays in the record. |
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The War Record, claim cl-20261027-98ar, revision 2, https://thewarrecord.com/claims/cl-20261027-98ar/