Russia plans to take full control of Donbas and southern Ukraine to “improve Russian access to Moldova's pro-Russian breakaway region of Transnistria”, said a deputy commander of Russian forces. The statement was one of the most detailed about Moscow's ambitions in Ukraine and suggests Russia does not plan to wind down its offensive there anytime soon. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times in Paris time (GMT+2).


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