Putin: Russia's goal is to unite the Russian people

ARK News… Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the basis of the conflict in Ukraine is the policy of our geopolitical opponents aimed at dismantling historical Russia.

Putin explained that Russia's opponents follow a policy of "divide and rule", and have always tried to do so, and continue to follow this approach, stressing that Russia's goal is to unite the Russian people.

Putin indicated that Russia, since 2014, has been trying to resolve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully, adding: "We have always strived to ensure that all disputes that arise are resolved by peaceful means through negotiations. But, unfortunately, the other side insisted on the contrary. They started as I said." Many times and everyone is aware of this, harsh measures of a military nature have been taken there.”

Answering a question about whether we are approaching a dangerous line regarding the situation in Ukraine, President Putin said that he does not consider it too dangerous and that Russia is working to ensure the interests of its citizens.

The Russian president added: "I do not think that it is very dangerous. I think that we are acting in the right direction, we are protecting our national interests, the interests of our citizens, and our people. We simply have no other choice but to protect our citizens. But we are ready to negotiate with all participants in this course about some acceptable solutions, but this is their business, and we are not the ones who refuse negotiations.

Source: Novosti

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