Work to «destroy Ukrainian military infrastructure» almost completed, says Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a number of statements on Russia's war against Ukraine, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to the Correspondent.
— He called the decision to start a war against Ukraine «difficult».
— Ukraine has had nuclear and missile competencies since Soviet times.
— Russia allegedly tried to resolve the situation in Ukraine «in a peaceful way» — Putin claims that it was necessary to let the Donbass «speak Russian and live in their own way», but they allegedly organized a blockade for him.
— Russian soldiers who die in the war against Ukraine, — «fighting for our future».
— If the Ukrainian authorities continue to do what they are doing, it will call into question «the future of Ukrainian statehood».
— The neutral status of Ukraine is needed so that it does not join NATO.
— It was possible to send troops only to the Donbass, but then Kiev & # 171; would have endless support & # 187; from Western countries.
— The work to destroy the Ukrainian military infrastructure is almost complete.
— Attempts to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine will be considered as participation in hostilities.
— «They called from Kyiv: «Give me a corridor» — ours immediately reacted, suspended hostilities. They don’t let anyone out, they hide behind people like a human shield, who are they after that? Neo-Nazis of course».
— He again stated that in Ukraine in the government «neo-Nazis» and demanded «demilitarize» Ukraine.
— The nuclear forces of the Russian Federation were transferred to a special regime after the statement of the British Foreign Minister.
— We do not plan to introduce any special provision on the territory of the Russian Federation.
— Martial law is introduced in accordance with the law, in the event of external aggression, Putin said.
— There are many options «demilitarization» Ukraine, says Putin, — they allegedly «are on the negotiating table» with Kiev.
— Allegedly, only professional military personnel are involved in the operation, and there are no conscripts.