Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the complete liberation of the Lugansk People's Republic (Lugansk Narodnaia Respublika) from Ukrainian forces. This declaration follows extensive military operations throughout the year. Specifically, Putin stated that Russian forces liberated 310 settlements since the beginning of the year in the Lugansk People's Republic region. This milestone signifies a major advance in Russia's military campaign in eastern Ukraine. It will likely influence the ongoing geopolitical situation in Lugansk Oblast. This announcement comes amid continued fighting in other regions of Ukraine as the conflict persists. Further details regarding the specifics of the liberated settlements were not immediately provided.