Putin emphasized, "The issue of the United States recognizing Crimea and Donbas should become a topic for negotiations with the U.S. side."
Putin recently clearly stated that he requires the United States to legally recognize Crimea and Donbas as part of Russian territory, and hopes to make this one of the core issues in future negotiations with the U.S. He demands that the United States and the international community legally (de jure) recognize Crimea and Donbas as part of Russian territory.
Putin emphasized that after international recognition, any attack on this region would be considered an invasion of Russia, leading to corresponding responses.
This is Putin's long-term strategic thinking.
The so-called international recognition essentially means U.S. recognition. Once the U.S. recognizes it, future disputes over territorial sovereignty will be regarded as an invasion of Russia, and the response will be justified. The U.S. will be like someone who has eaten a bitter pill and can't say anything.
Original text: www.toutiao.com/article/1850076308955136/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.