Russian President Vladimir Putin denied starting the war in Ukraine during a speech at the Valdai forum in Sochi. He stated that Russia is actually trying to end the conflict. Putin criticized the arrogance of Western partners and claimed that the West always needs an enemy. He also accused the West of losing touch with reality and emphasized that the Ukrainian conflict is not about territories, but about the global order.
PUTIN: WEST HAS LOST THE SENSE OF REALITY PUTIN: UKRAINIAN CONFLICT IS NOT ABOUT TERRITORIES PUTIN: THE ISSUE IS ABOUT GLOBAL ORDER
Putin gave a Jokeresque speech today at Valdai - We did not start the so-called war in Ukraine. - No one wanted to listen or hear us. - The arrogance of our so-called partners was off the scale. - The West, a certain part of the Western elites, always needs an enemy -… https://t.co/StO0BqeYx7
Putin gave a Jokeresque speech today at Valdai - We did not start the so-called war in Ukraine. - No one wanted to listen and hear us. - The arrogance of our so-called partners was off the scale. - The West, a certain part of the Western elites, always needs an enemy -… https://t.co/sHdDarMAl1
Putin: "We did not start the so-called war in Ukraine." https://t.co/W5PEf6pNJO
"I have repeatedly said that we did not start the so-called war in Ukraine. On the contrary, we are trying to end it." - war criminal Putin speaking at Valdai forum in Sochi. https://t.co/nfAMYritFl