We're defending Russia, fighting for the motherland: Putin on war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is defending its "sovereignty" by waging war in Ukraine. He said, "We are defending Russia itself. [We're] fighting together for the motherland, for our sovereignty, spiritual values, unity [and] for victory." Talking about annexed Ukrainian regions, Putin said, "The residents of [these] regions made their choice - to be with their fatherland."