Russian Defence Minister Shoigu Says Russia's Military Campaign in Ukraine Has Been 'Deliberately' Slowed To Reduce Civilian Casualties

Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu holds talks with members of the Brazilian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Carlos Franca and Defence Minister Walter Souza Braga Netto, in Moscow, Russia February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/Pool

Reuters: Russian Defence Minister Shoigu: Military Campaign in Ukraine 'Deliberately' Slowed to Reduce Civilian Casualties

LONDON (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday that the slowing pace of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine was deliberate, and driven by the need to reduce civilian casualties.

Speaking at a meeting of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Uzbekistan, Shoigu said: "Everything is being done to avoid casualties among civilians. Of course, this slows down the pace of the offensive, but we are doing this deliberately."

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WNU Editor: Ukraine's spy chief has his own interpretation on russia's military offensive .... Ukraine spy chief says Russian offensive slowing due to fatigue (Reuters).

As to what is my take. I see no Russian let-up on this war. In fact I am seeing the opposite. More war. More casualties. More destruction.