Putin admitted for the first time that the Russian-Ukrainian war was very difficult.

In a recent speech, Putin admitted that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is not easy, but it is very difficult. He said that Russia paid a huge price in this war, but at the same time it also gained valuable experience and lessons.

Putin also pointed out that the tension in Ukraine is still going on and needs to be resolved through political means. He called on all parties to restart the peace process as soon as possible and achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and political settlement.

Although Putin acknowledged the difficulty of the Russian-Ukrainian war, he also called on the Russian people to unite and strengthen national security and military strength in order to safeguard Russia's interests and dignity.