Russian army prepares to enter Kyiv and Odesa, Medvedev announced new phase of invasion in Ukraine

Russia needs to create a protective cordon that will shield from any intrusions into its lands, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said. “We must safeguard our interests in full,“ the politician said in his interview with the Russian media. Medvedev explained that this means two things. “Firstly, to accomplish the objectives of the special military operation which the president named. Secondly, to create the necessary protective cordon which will secure against any encroachments on our lands: not only shelling attacks, but also active offensive operations,“ Medvedev said. Medvedev has claimed that in order to “achieve the goals of the special military operation, Russian forces will have to march on Kyiv again, “if not now, then at some point“, and that Russia has “long desired the city of Odesa“. “Where should we stop? I don’t know. I guess, given what I said, we still have to work hard and focus. Will it be Kyiv? Ye