"Force solutions": Putin presses on his government through the war in Ukraine - CNN
"We are also now faced with the need to force issues related to the provision of a special military operation and to combat the restrictions in the economic sphere we have encountered," Putin said, referring to the Coordination Council. The Kremlin head warned that if the "special operation" is carried out within the framework of standard bureaucratic procedures, then "it will not have the result. " He also stated that the equipment of Russian soldiers should be timely.
According to Putin, the war cannot be based only on previously established standards as they may be obsolete. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on "real situation, real needs". Putin urged members of the Council to develop "goals" that need to be fulfilled to meet the "shortest time" needs. Earlier, Focus reported that OP does not see the "diplomatic settlement of" war. According to Mikhail Podolyak, Western politicians should continue to help Ukraine, not bring the triumph to Vladimir Putin.
It was also reported that the Kremlin stated that they were ready to talk to the Pope. Earlier, Macron asked the Pontiff to call Vladimir Putin to reach peace in Ukraine. In Moscow, they said that they were open to all contacts, but they were surprised why the head of France did not invite anyone to call Kiev. We will also remind that the influence of Prigogine increases, he openly speaks Putin about the failures.