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Putin Claims Russian Victory in Strategic Eastern Ukraine Town

12/11/2025

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On December 11, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video conference and thanked the Russian army after commanders reported full control of Siversk, a strategic town in eastern Ukraine.
Putin claimed that Ukrainian forces aimed to fortify the area to impede Russian advances but failed.
Ukraine did not immediately respond.
Reuters could not verify the claim.
The situation remains tense as the conflict continues.

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On December 11, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video conference and thanked the Russian army after commanders reported full control of Siversk, a strategic town in eastern Ukraine.
Putin claimed that Ukrainian forces aimed to fortify the area to impede Russian advances but failed.
Ukraine did not immediately respond.
Reuters could not verify the claim.
The situation remains tense as the conflict continues.