Putin proposes humanitarian mission in contested Kostjantyniwka; transparent trap

Putin has proposed a humanitarian mission in the heavily contested town of Kostjantyniwka, a move widely seen as a transparent trap to gain tactical advantage or legitimacy. The proposal signals a potential shift in Russian tactics, using humanitarian framing to influence the conflict narrative. The actual intent and operational details remain unclear, but the move is likely aimed at undermining Ukrainian control and international support.

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