Last minute… Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his statement at the Valdai Discussion Club Meeting, burdened the West with harsh words. Speaking about the energy crisis, Putin said, “The red line has been crossed with the destruction of gas pipelines in Europe.” Expressing that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a strong and solid leader, Putin also said, “President Erdogan acts in line with the interests of the Turkish people, economy and Turkey.”
“WEST IS PLAYING A DANGEROUS AND BLOODY GAME”
Accusing the West of imposing economic sanctions against its rivals because it could not compete, Putin continued his words as follows:
“Recent global events are heading towards a systematic crisis, including in the economic sphere. We are witnessing war in Ukraine, instability in Taiwan. The West is playing a dangerous and bloody game. The global crisis affects everyone.
Sooner or later the West has to start talks about our common future. The West is trying to control the development of other civilizations. The West was blinded by colonialism. We tried to develop relations with the West and NATO and to establish friendships with them.”
“RED LINE EXCEEDED”
Regarding the explosions in the natural gas pipelines from Russia to Europe, Putin said, “The red line has been crossed with the destruction of the gas pipelines in Europe.”
“HAZARD OF USE”
Making a statement regarding nuclear weapons, Putin said, “As long as there is a nuclear weapon, there is always the danger of using it.”
“A STRONG AND SOLID LEADER”
In his speech at the meeting, Russian President Putin praised President Erdogan.
Putin used the following statements:
“President Erdogan is a strong and solid leader, he acts in line with the interests of the Turkish people, economy and Turkey,” he said. (AA-UAV)