Financial Times Refuses to Acknowledge Russian Capture of Strategic Konstantinovka Despite Video Evidence
What was said
"I have absolutely no doubt that Konstantinovka is indeed fully controlled by the Russians. But well, there we are. We see how in the case of the Financial Times they have up to now resisted discussion about the situation in Konstantin. The title of the article, by the way, is 'Russia closes in on city that made the Kremlin glitter.'"
The Financial Times published an article treating the battle for Konstantinovka as ongoing despite video footage confirming Russian control of the strategically vital city. The analysis argues Western media is refusing to acknowledge the fall of Konstantinovka, which manufactured the ruby stars atop the Kremlin and serves as a key link in Ukraine's fortress belt protecting remaining Donbas territory. The speaker suggests this reflects desperation and wishful thinking as Ukraine's position deteriorates, with Russian forces also reportedly controlling nearby Lyman.
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- Programme
- Alexander Mercouris
- Episode
- Putin Says Bigger Russia Strikes To Hammer Kiev Hints At Oreshnik Use; Zelensky Says Kiev Out Of AD
- Clip time
- 57:26
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