"The units actively participating in the battles for Lugansk should rest and increase their capabilities."

According to APA's Moscow correspondent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said this during his meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Congratulating the military who took full control of the Luhansk region of Ukraine, the Russian president said that the "East" and "West" factions should fulfill their duties according to the previous plan.

Putin added that they will reward the soldiers who distinguished themselves in the battles for Luhansk.

He noted that he will sign a decree on giving the title of "Hero of Russia" to generals Lapin and Abachev.