Within the framework of his official visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin, you referred this Tuesday to the “constant hysteria about Russia’s supposed plan to attack Europe”.
“Any sensible person is perfectly aware that Russia has never had, does not have, and will not have any desire to attack anyone,” the leader emphasized during his meeting with the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
In their opinion, it is evident to sensible people that this is a clear “provocation or absolute incompetence”
“Regarding Russia’s ‘aggressive plans’ towards Europe, I want to emphasize once again that this is complete nonsense, which has absolutely no basis,” Putin stressed.
Defend our interests”
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On the other hand, the Russian leader explained that the “aggressive behavior” attributed to Moscow in relation to the conflict in Ukraine “is related to the fact that the West contributed to the realization of a coup in Ukraine.” Russia was forced to defend its interests and the people who link their lives and their destiny to this country, its history and its traditions, he specified.
“That’s the essence of the conflict. That’s where it comes from. And it’s not at all about aggressive behavior on our part, but aggressive behavior on the part of the other side. We have no other goal than to defend our interests,” Putin concluded.
By: RT
