Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov. File photoMOSCOW, Feb 15Russia will not attack Ukraine unless Moscow is «provoked,» Volodymyr Chizhov, permanent representative to the European Union, told the British Guardian newspaper. «If the Ukrainians launch an attack against Russia , don't be surprised if we answer,» he said. At the same time, Chizhov added that the country will protect its citizens anywhere in the world, including in the Donbass. 
Russia does not want to threaten anyone, they threaten Moscow, Lavrov saidKiev and Western states have recently expressed concern over the alleged increase in «aggressive actions» from Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that statements The West about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it is both ridiculous and dangerous. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not bother anyone.
