Putin meets with the Slovak Prime Minister, reiterates Russia's position on Ukraine policy!
RIA Novosti reports that on the afternoon of September 2, during the commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, the Slovak Prime Minister Fico started by asking: "How have you been lately?" Putin humorously replied: "Just being alive is a blessing, but your question is very friendly." He specifically affirmed the independent foreign policy pursued by Fico's government.
Core statements from Russian President Putin:
• Russia has never and will never attack other countries; spreading war panic is an act of provocation or ignorance.
• The action Russia is taking in Ukraine aims to safeguard its own interests.
• Russia has long tolerated attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine, but has now taken concrete countermeasures.
• Russia does not oppose Ukraine joining the EU, but firmly opposes its joining NATO.
• A plan to ensure Ukraine's security has been proposed, which was discussed at the Anchorage Summit. Russia continues to invite China as a country guaranteeing Ukraine's security. Although Western countries and Ukraine oppose it, Russia's position remains unchanged.
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