And, in October, the UN’s general assembly also condemned Russia’s attempts to annex several regions of Ukraine through sham referendums, with just four countries – out of 182, excluding Russia – voting against the motion.Peskov also tried to explain Russia’s recent withdrawals on the frontline on Sunday, claiming: ”We’re not moving, we’ve already arrived at the station called ‘confrontation’.”He appealed for Russia “to be united” and “powerful” too, amid speculation that the domestic population is started to lose faith in the war effort.The MoD’s update on Monday explained: “Peskov’s comments suggest that Russia’s current minimum political objectives of the war remain unchanged.“Russia is likely still aiming to extend control over all of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts.”However, the MoD also speculated: “Russia’s strategy is currently unlikely to achieve its objectives: it is highly unlikely that the Russian military is currently able to generate an effective striking force capable of retaking these areas.“Russian ground forces are unlikely to make operationally significant advances within the next several months.”Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 12 December 2022 — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) December 12, 2022Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/ngW6tfLdtw🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/E2XThQO2GD"