Putin linked the tragedy in Ukraine with the events of past years

Today’s tragedy in Ukraine is due to the events of past years, the responsibility for this lies entirely with Kyiv, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I want to note that this tragedy is happening due to the events that took place in previous years, and the responsibility for them lies entirely with the Kiev regime, whose primary source of power is a coup,” – leads words of the president of RIA Novosti.

In December 2022 Putin declaredthat the steps associated with the special operation are a forced and necessary measure. At the same time, the head of state noted that Russian servicemen act with dignity and achieve what the country needs. Also in early December last year, Putin saidthat Russia was supposed to start a special operation in Ukraine earlier, gave hope to reach an agreement within the framework of the second Minsk agreement.

The Russian president has repeatedly said that the conflict in Ukraine was provoked not by Russia, but by those who came to power in Kyiv after the 2014 coup. said at a meeting with the mothers of servicemen who participated in the special operation last autumn.

In January of this year, Putin emphasizedthat Russia supports the participants in the special military operation in Ukraine and understands their role and mission. Last winter the head of state declaredthat every Russian fighter on the front line in the zone of the special operation is a hero for him personally and for all Russians.