Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the “Annual Inventory” event held in Moscow on the 19th that the West is fighting Russia “through the hands of Ukraine.” Putin refuted claims that Russia might attack Europe, calling it “nonsense.” Putin said that the claim “Russia is attacking the West” is an attempt to portray Russia as an enemy. Western politicians have personally caused the current situation, and the situation is still increasing tension. Putin said that if Russia is respected and not “deceived,” there will be no new special military action. Russia is willing to cooperate with Europe and the United States, “but only on the basis of equality.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the “Annual Inventory” event held in Moscow on the 19th that the West is fighting Russia “through the hands of Ukraine.” Putin refuted claims that Russia might attack Europe, calling it “nonsense.” Putin said that the claim “Russia is attacking the West” is an attempt to portray Russia as an enemy. Western politicians have personally caused the current situation, and the situation is still increasing tension. Putin said that if Russia is respected and not “deceived,” there will be no new special military action. Russia is willing to cooperate with Europe and the United States, “but only on the basis of equality.”