Russia's military operation could be completed by the end of the year.

This was stated to RIA Novosti by the leader of the separatists from the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin.

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He said he agreed with Russian State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov, who made a similar prediction earlier.

Pushilin also stressed that the exchange of foreign fighters sentenced to death in the Donetsk People's Republic was not being discussed, saying there were no grounds for their "pardon".

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During the anniversary of the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, the DNR leader also noted that Ukraine "may simply not become a country in the foreseeable future" after the conflict in the country.

A few days ago, Pushilin warned that the DNR would turn to Russia for help due to the frequent shelling of residential areas in Donetsk by Ukrainian forces.

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