As previously reported, Russian forces occupy portions of Kherson and Luhansk, where President Vladimir Putin visited military headquarters.
There is now video of the visit, during which the Russian president spoke with Russian soldiers about the conflict.
On Russian state media, Mr. Putin could be seen stepping out of a military helicopter in the regions of Ukraine that Russia Ukraine declines the offer from Iraq to facilitate talks with Russiacontrols and greeting officials while wearing a blue jacket.
“It is important for me to hear your opinion on how the situation is developing, to listen to you, to exchange information,” Mr Putin told the commanders.
Mr Putin also presented servicemen with icons.
“The head of state also congratulated the servicemen on the Easter holiday and gave them copies of icons as a gift,” the Kremlin said.