After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland decided to join NATO. After the NATO Summit held in Madrid, the capital of Spain, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a statement that disturbed the world. Stating that there was no threat to them in the past, Putin said, “Now, if troops and infrastructure are deployed there, we will have to respond and create a similar threat to their territory.” said.
“There is nothing to worry us about”
Russian President Vladimir Putin answered journalists’ questions after the 6th Caspian Sea Countries Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Turkmenistan in the capital Ashgabat.
Evaluating the triple memorandum between Turkey-Sweden-Finland, Putin stated that Russia does not have any problems with Sweden and Finland, “We have neither land problems nor disagreements. There is nothing to worry us about Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership.” said.
“WE WILL HAVE TO RESPOND”
On the other hand, Putin warned that it is dangerous for the two countries to join NATO, adding, “In the past, there was no threat to them. Now, if troops and infrastructure are deployed there, we will have to respond and create a similar threat to their lands. This is obvious. something and they need to understand it clearly.” he said.
Stating that they have problems with Ukraine, Putin said, “The situation with Ukraine is completely different. There is nothing similar in Finland and Sweden. This is a completely different situation. If Sweden and Finland want, they should join NATO.” used the phrases.
Stating that “NATO is a remnant of the Cold War”, Putin said, “NATO is necessary for the United States to keep its satellites under its command as an instrument of its foreign policy.” said.
UKRAINE STATEMENT: NOTHING CHANGES
Referring to the war that has been going on for more than 4 months between Russia and Ukraine, Putin said, “Our goals in Ukraine have not changed. On the morning of February 24, I publicly told everything to the whole country and the whole world. I have nothing to add to this. Nothing has changed.” made the statement.
Stating that everything is going according to plan in Ukraine, Putin said that he does not want to give a date for the termination of military actions.
Referring to the shooting of Amstor Shopping Center in Kremenchuk city in Poltava region of Ukraine, Putin argued that “this was not a terrorist attack and the explosion did not take place there”.
“The Russian army does not hit any civilian targets. There is no need for this. We have all the means to determine what is where. We can reach targets with long-range high-precision weapons,” Putin said. used the phrases.
ANSWER TO JOHNSON: THATCHER STARTED WAR AGAINST ARGENTINA
Evaluating British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement that “if the President of Russia was a woman, there would be no war”, Putin recalled that “Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher started a war against Argentina for the Falkland Islands”.
“A woman decided to start a war. Where is the Falkland Islands and where is Britain? This is because of imperialist ambitions and the confirmation of imperialist status. Therefore, the current British Prime Minister’s references to what happened today are incorrect,” Putin said. said.
Source: AA