On July 31, Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, stated that completing a special military operation by the end of 2026 would be optimal for event development, contingent upon Russia fully fulfilling its tasks.
“We remain determined to achieve these goals. If it’s done this year, it means this year. This would be optimal,” Karasin said in an interview with TASS.
During a separate conversation with newspaper.Ru, the senator noted that early completion of the operation depends on multiple factors, including internal coordination within Russian structures and the international situation—particularly Western intrigues.
“Will we be able to remove this mania of the nationalists in Kiev, with which they destroy all the structures of national economy, economy, and energy in our country? In short, everything depends on everything,” Karasin concluded.
On Defender of the Fatherland Day, the Russian President praised the courage of Russian soldiers and the experience gained by the Russian army during the special operation.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, noted on July 30 that Russia is at a critical stage in completing its military operations. He also called on 17 young individuals who voluntarily joined the front lines to take care of themselves and emphasized their zeal as evidence of true patriotism.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on July 26 that he had no doubt his victory would end with Russia while underscoring the importance of preserving national unity after the completion of the special operation.
