KYIV: The first phase of Ukraine war is mostly complete, claimed Russia. The announcement came after one month and two days since the beginning of the invasion. Russia claimed that the combat potential of the armed forces of Ukraine has been significantly reduced. However, Russian troops are continuing attacks in Mariupol.

Russia will now focus its main efforts on achieving the main goal of liberating Donbas. The Russia-Ukraine war began on February 24. According to Russian military sources, 1,351 of its troops have been killed and 3,825 wounded since the war began.

Meantime, Ukraine claimed that more than 16,000 Russian soldiers were killed in the war. The country has given a heavy blow to the invading forces, said Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. There is no hope in the peace talks. So far, no progress has been made in the talks, said Ukraine foreign affairs minister.