Dmitry Polyansky stated that the conflict would persist until what he described as Europe's "party of war" is sidelined and European elites cease obstructing peace efforts. As these statements represent official Russian positions, they remain unverified claims regarding the motives and timeline of the ongoing military operations.

Belgorod Regional Governor Yevgeny Balitsky publicly attributed the capture of settlements to the actions of Russian soldiers. As this statement reflects a specific government narrative, independent verification of these military operations and their scope is currently limited.

Russian General Staff Chief of the Main Mobilization Directorate Yevgeny Burdinsky stated that Russian forces deployed in the region designated for a "special military operation" are composed of contract servicemen.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces had secured the village of Shabelnoye on September 30. This claim has not been independently verified by Ukrainian authorities or international observers.