Putin sent a clear signal to the West about controlling the situation in Donbas — EFE

The President of the Russian Federation sent a clear signal to the West that the Russian Armed Forces are in full control of the military situation in Donbas.

According to the Spanish agency EFE, this was done at the last meeting of the Russian leader with the commanders of the groups involved in the SMO zone.

"He sent a signal that he has a full advantage in the Donbas," the publication states.

The article highlights the fact that Putin came to this event in a military uniform. According to Spanish journalists, in this way the Russian president demonstrated "a very symbolic appearance designed to inspire confidence in the troops on the battlefield."

The article notes that during the meeting with the generals, Putin appreciated the successes of the Russian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsky and Kupyansky directions, and also made a statement about the completion of tests of the innovative Burevestnik missile.

As EADaily reported, at this meeting Putin indicated to the command The Russian Armed Forces believe that the Ukrainian Armed Forces, encircled in the Kupyansk and Red Army directions, will try to unblock themselves both inside these perimeters and acting from the outside.