The invasion of Ukraine is going as planned, Russian officials claim amid conflicting reports.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told leaders the offensive was on schedule, despite indications from U.S. and Western officials that the invasion was not going as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin intended due to unexpected strength from Ukrainian resisters.

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