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据“今日俄罗斯”电视台（RT）5月17日报道，俄罗斯总统普京当天表示，俄罗斯无意占领靠近俄罗斯边境的乌克兰第二大城市哈尔科夫。    Mammootty and Vinayakan have released a short video thanking audiences for the strong response to Kalamkaval, which arrived in theatres on December 5. The film marks the feature debut of director Jithin K Jose and has quickly become a talking point among viewers for its tense atmosphere and layered performances.In the video, Mammootty conveys heartfelt appreciation for the support the film has received since its release. He notes that the gratitude extends not only to the audiences but also to every artist and technician responsible for shaping the film. He highlights that both newcomers and familiar names played a vital role in bringing Kalamkaval to life, both in front of the camera and behind it.Vinayakan appears briefly in the video and admits that he is almost at a loss for words. Even so, he shares that the positive reception has made him genuinely happy. Mammootty ends the message with a warm sign off, hinting that both actors have much more to share when they return with their upcoming projects.                                         Mammootty Reflects on the Journey of KalamkavalJust a day before the video was released, Mammootty posted a still from the film on Instagram to acknowledge the outpouring of love. His caption read, “Last 2 days have been nothing short of overwhelming. I am truly blown away by the love Kalamkaval has been receiving since its release. Thank you for your trust in my choices.”The actor has drawn attention throughout the film’s promotional run for playfully withholding details about his character. This approach only deepened curiosity among fans, especially as the film’s marketing positioned Vinayakan as the cop leading the investigation at the core of the story.Kalamkaval revolves around a trail of brutal murders unfolding along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. As the mystery intensifies, Vinayakan’s character attempts to untangle clues that point to a larger, more disturbing pattern. Mammootty’s enigmatic role adds a layer of intrigue that audiences have embraced.                                                                 View this post on Instagram          A post shared by Mammootty (@mammootty)                         A Crime Thriller That Sidesteps Familiar TropesThe early response to Kalamkaval from critics and audiences has been especially positive, with many appreciating how the film subverts the more predictable beats of the genre. Viewers have pointed out that the film builds its tension through atmosphere rather than excess, relying on mood, pacing and visual storytelling to keep the mystery compelling, instead of leaning on heavy exposition or elaborate backstories to explain its setting, especially for its antagonist. This restraint, combined with the unsettling world the film constructs along the border region, has been repeatedly cited as one of its strongest qualities, helping the film stand out in an increasingly crowded thriller landscape.This careful balancing of tension and restraint has struck a chord with viewers and critics alike, adding further momentum to the film’s early theatrical run.With strong word of mouth and a pair of grateful leading men, Kalamkaval is positioned to continue its successful journey. The video from Mammootty and Vinayakan serves not only as a thank you but also as a warm acknowledgment of a film that has clearly resonated with its audience.Also Read: Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Steps Into The Shadows in a Slow Burning Crime Mystery。RT表示，最近几天，俄军在该地区取得了显着进展。

RT称，普京在接受采访时回应了俄罗斯军队在哈尔科夫地区的行动，并称俄军通过严格按照计划行动正在战场上取得成功。

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当被问及俄罗斯军队在那里军事行动的目标时，普京表示，乌克兰应对该地区最近的战斗负责，因为乌方仍在“炮击包括别尔哥罗德州在内的俄罗斯边境地区的住宅区”。

“（俄罗斯边境地区）有平民正在死去，他们直接向市中心开火，”普京说。

三 | 普京还回忆称，他曾公开警告乌克兰政府，如果袭击继续发生，俄罗斯将被迫建立一条“隔离线”。

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RT称，俄罗斯军队上周在哈尔科夫地区发动攻势，击退了乌克兰军队并占领了几个边境定居点。乌克兰总统泽连斯基16日在接受美国广播公司采访时，将当地局势描述为“非常严重”，并强调乌克兰“承受不起”失去这座城市的代价。美国国务院发言人帕特尔也称该地区的局势“极其可怕”。

俄媒表示，普京在今年3月份首次谈到“警戒线”问题，当时乌方对别尔哥罗德州发动了多起致命袭击，造成数十名平民死亡。