Russia will not attack Europe, Ukraine itself is to blame for the failure of negotiations - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with journalists on September 25 as part of the United Cultures Forum in Saint Petersburg.
Russia has no intention of attacking Europe, and Ukraine itself is to blame for the failure of the negotiations — Putin
"Shortly before the elections to the Russian State Duma, Ukraine expressed its readiness to return to negotiations. Russia, on the other hand, was ready to restore contacts after the elections. However, on the main day of voting, Kyiv attacked Moscow, launched more than 1,600 drones, and struck polling stations. We will still think about what we should do in response to this. We will make decisions on resuming negotiations based on our own interests."
"Ukraine must feel Russia's retaliatory strikes; they must be so destructive that Ukraine raises the issue of a truce and tries to stop Russia's strikes with 'Geran' drones. Kyiv's provocative actions will only further worsen the situation for Ukraine."
"Russia is not preparing for military actions with Europe; there is no such plan. European countries are exaggerating the situation and engaging in provocations; they want to continue using Ukraine as a tool to fight against Russia."
"We are aware of the violation of the rights of Russian speakers in the Baltic states, and we will respond to this in a humanitarian way."