The Russian Armed Forces were ordered to advance in all directions after Ukraine had refused to hold talks, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a briefing on Saturday, APA reports citing TASS.
"Today, all units were ordered to advance in all directions in accordance with the operation’s plan after Ukraine had refused to take part in the negotiation process," he noted.
According to Konashenkov, the "forces" of the "DPR", "LPR" continue to advance towards the positions of the Ukrainian army with the fire support of the Russian Armed Forces.