Putin holds day-long meeting with commanders of troops fighting against Ukraine 

This was reported by the Russian media referring to the Kremlin press service.

It is noted that Putin was notified about headquarters’ work, heard a report on the situation at the front, and held general and separate meetings with commanders. Press service claims on December 16, Putin spent the whole day at the headquarters.

It is also known that the president of the aggressor country, said at a meeting that he was ready to listen to proposals for immediate and medium-term actions regarding the "special operation."

The Kremlin press service released photos and videos from the meeting, which show that the meeting with Putin was attended, particularly by the Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, and the commander of the joint group of troops in the war with Ukraine Sergei Surovikin.

• On December 17, the head of the CIA, William Burns, said that the intelligence agency does not see any clear evidence of Russia's plans to use tactical nuclear weapons. Most likely, Russia's rhetoric is aimed at intimidation. William Burns believes that Russia is not ready for negotiations with Ukraine. Putin mistakenly believes that he can continue the war for a long time and that nothing will stop him.