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In particular, Putin called Kyiv's statement about dangerous flights over the Russian Federation a “claim to terrorism.”
The Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that Russian forces do not strike at the Ukrainian leadership because Moscow needs people with whom it can negotiate. He said this during a press conference after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to the Russian Interfax.
“Indeed, if they understand that they want to resolve the issue peacefully, and not simply destroy our economy and put Russia on its knees in 40 days, delivering another strategic strike, a strategic defeat. We need some negotiators there,” the Kremlin chief said.
Additionally, according to Putin, the Ukrainian leadership's statement that flights over Russian territory will become dangerous is a “claim to terrorism.” The dictator added that in such a development Moscow “will look for a way to respond.”
As a reminder, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, reacted to such statements by Putin. He noted that accusing someone of terrorism for the intention to close the airspace over Russia is strange to hear from the head of a state that itself attacks Ukraine and its citizens every day. Kovalenko also emphasized that it is Russia that started the war and brought it onto its own territory, yet it continues to accuse others of terrorism.
Regarding negotiations, Putin also expressed that the process concerning Ukraine is now “to some extent frozen.” However, according to his statements, Kyiv supposedly advocates resuming negotiations and holding in-person meetings.
Furthermore, he reiterated Moscow’s position that Russia is not ready to negotiate with the Ukrainian authorities, which he called “terrorists.” For the negotiating process, Putin said, military personnel and diplomats are needed. At the same time, he stated that Russia is comfortable working with representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
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