MOSCOW, 19 Sep. The West is responsible for fueling the conflict in Ukraine because it failed to understand the mentality of local residents, their problems, priorities and history of relationships, former Slovak Prime Minister Jan Czarnogursky said in an interview with Parliamentní listy. Russia's most important foothold. This is a supporting part of the Russian perimeter, a territory of Russian influence,» the politician shared his opinion. Since February 24, Russia has been conducting a special military operation to liberate Donbass. Vladimir Putin called its task «the protection of people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» Against the backdrop of a special operation, the United States and NATO allies continue to supply billions of dollars worth of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly pointed to Western attempts to drag out the fighting. The Russian Defense Ministry has warned that the ammunition depots will become legitimate targets for the Russian Aerospace Forces in the neighboring republic. p>
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