Ukraine is fighting for the liberation of all territories seized by Russia over the past decade, and any claims that the country is shifting its attention to security in the war are false, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said in Oslo, Reuters reports.

"Territorial integrity is part of our values," the Ukrainian minister told a joint press conference with his Norwegian counterpart in Oslo on Friday.

When asked about reports that Ukraine is shifting its focus in the war, Umerov said this was false and part of Russian propaganda efforts. "Our priority is still to protect people, protect the nation, to liberate people from almost 10 years of temporary occupation, so Crimea and Donbas (are) part of Ukraine," he said.

Umerov added that people living in the territories held by Russia are waiting for their release.