“Since the occupation of Kherson in early March, Russia has sought to legitimize control of the city and surrounding areas by establishing a pro-Russian administration,” the defense ministry said in a Twitter post on Sunday. Russia’s ongoing monitoring of the region and transport links will benefit its ability to maintain progress north and west and improve security control of neighboring Crimea, the statement added. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Report by Akriti Sharma in Bengaluru. Edited by Clarence Fernandez Our role models: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
