" The situation we have in Kharkiv now is being escalated solely by the Russian side. It is in Russia’s interest to return Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk under its control, it is in its interest, " said another.

“我们现在在哈尔科夫的局势完全由俄罗斯方面升级。将哈尔科夫、顿涅茨克和卢甘斯克归还其控制符合俄罗斯的利益， 这符合俄罗斯的利益， ” 另一位人士说。