Putin called the entry of Soviet troops into Budapest and Prague a mistake

The actions of the Soviet Union, which in 1956 sent troops to the capital of Hungary, Budapest, and in 1968, to the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, were a mistaken policy. It only led to tension in relations between countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this during the plenary session of the VIII Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on Tuesday, September 12.

“It has long been recognized that this part of the policy of the Soviet Union was erroneous and only led to tension,” the head of state emphasized, responding to the presenter’s remark that in a number of countries, including Hungary and the Czech Republic, they believe that Russia during the USSR behaved like a colonialist, sending troops into the capitals of these countries. “You can’t do anything in foreign policy that is in clear conflict with the interests of other peoples.” But it is precisely this rake that the leading Western countries are stepping on today.”

From September 10 to 13, the VIII Eastern Economic Forum is being held in Vladivostok on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU). Its participants were delegations from Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Singapore. Vice President of Laos Pani Yathotou and Vice Premier of the State Council of China Zhang Guoqing arrived in Vladivostok. During the event, hunting was banned in Primorye to enhance the safety of EEF 2023 participants.

Previously “MK” reportedthat Vladimir Putin commented on the possibility of peace negotiations with Ukraine. According to him, this requires that the United States order the country’s President Vladimir Zelensky to cancel his own decree prohibiting negotiations with Russia.