Putin announced Russia’s readiness to defend itself with all available means

Russia is interested in defending its national interests primarily by peaceful means, but is ready, if necessary, to defend itself by all available means, declared Russian President Vladimir Putin during an online meeting with HRC members.

“On our part, there can be only one answer: a consistent struggle for our national interests. We will continue to do so, and let no one count on anything else. Yes, we will do this in various ways and means, first of all, we will focus on peaceful means, but if there is nothing else left, we will defend ourselves with all the means at our disposal, ”Putin said.

Earlier today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow ready discuss serious proposals to stop the conflict in Ukraine, which will take into account the interests of Russia. At the end of November, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that in order to resume dialogue, Ukraine must not only repeal the law refusing to negotiate with Moscow, but also show political will. According to him, Kyiv must show readiness to discuss Russia’s demands, “which are well known.”

Russia’s special operation in Ukraine began on February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the protection of the inhabitants of Donbass, as well as the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, its goals. During the special operation, Russian troops took full control of the LPR, as well as most of the DPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. Subsequently, these territories became part of Russia, and on October 19 martial law was introduced in the regions.

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