Vladimir Putin: How far Russian troops will go will depend on the situation

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On February 22, Russian President Vladimir Putin, after negotiations with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, answered numerous questions from journalists during a briefing. Given what happened the day before, the press was more concerned about the Ukrainian problem.


The Russian leader began by answering a question about the Minsk agreements. He noted that Russia has been engaged in these agreements for almost 8 years, trying to achieve their full implementation. Putin stressed that Moscow was interested in implementing the mentioned set of measures, as it was the result of a compromise that was supposed to lead to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Donbas.

Under these documents were the signatures of two leaders of the previously unrecognized republics. By the way, one of them was killed as a result of a terrorist attack. He died at the hands of the special services of Ukraine. It's straight political murder

- Putin said.

He pointed out that the efforts of the Ukrainian authorities eventually brought everything to naught. According to him, the Minsk agreements were “killed” by Kiev long before Russia recognized the LNR and the DNR. Putin explained that it was the public statements of the Ukrainian leadership about their unwillingness to comply with previously signed agreements that led to the recognition of the LPR and the DPR.

Wait for the continuation of bullying people? This genocide over almost 4 million people who live in these territories. Well, it's just impossible to look at it. You can see for yourself what is happening there.

- he explained.

Putin clarified that the Europeans could not influence Kiev in any way. Therefore, Russia was forced to recognize the independence of the LNR and the DNR.

Yes, of course, now the Minsk agreements do not exist, why should they be implemented if we recognized the independence of these entities

- he specified.

As for the borders of the LPR and the DPR, since the Russian Federation recognized them as states, it also respects their fundamental documents, including the constitutions, which spelled out the borders within the Lugansk and Donetsk regions, at the time when they were part of Ukraine. At the same time, Moscow expects that all controversial issues will be resolved in the course of further negotiations between Kiev, Lugansk and Donetsk. He drew attention to the fact that now this is impossible, since hostilities are underway in the Donbass and there is a tendency for even greater escalation, but he hopes to implement this in the future.

Regarding the use of the Russian armed forces abroad, Putin said that despite the ongoing conflict, Russia will fulfill its obligations in relation to the LPR and DPR. Answering a journalist’s question about “how far Russian troops can go in Ukraine,” Putin pointed out that it is impossible to predict any specific outline of military operations at the moment, and this will depend on the specific situation that is developing on the ground.

Well, how? Of course, we signed agreements yesterday. And in these agreements, and with the DPR and LPR, there are relevant clauses that say that we will provide these republics with appropriate, including military assistance.

he explained.

Putin also recalled that in order to normalize relations between Kiev and Moscow, Ukraine needs to recognize the results of the will of the inhabitants of Crimea and Sevastopol. No one dragged people to the referendum by force, they themselves went to vote and their decision must be respected.

In addition, Russia is categorically opposed to the admission of Ukraine to NATO, because it poses a threat, and Moscow has the appropriate arguments on this matter. The best option would be a statement by Kiev about refusing to join the Alliance so that Western "partners" do not lose face. Thus, Ukraine would become a neutral country. Therefore, the most important point is a certain demilitarization of today's Ukraine. It is absolutely unacceptable for Russia to have Anti-Russia, armed to the teeth, at its side, especially after the Ukrainian leadership announced its nuclear ambitions.

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  2. Roma Phil Offline Roma Phil
    Roma Phil (Roma) 22 February 2022 23: 45
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    As for the borders of the LPR and the DPR, since the Russian Federation recognized them as states, it also respects their fundamental documents, including the constitutions, which spelled out the borders within the Lugansk and Donetsk regions, at the time when they were part of Ukraine.

    Well, probably, the LDNR will demand their original borders. And of course it will not be peaceful. Without military action, they will not receive their borders. And this means war again and the death of the military and civilian population.
    And what if we create a standard of living in the LDNR like in Moscow? And for this they have all the prerequisites. An excellent industrial base, in the LDNR more than 70% of the soil is black soil, a mild climate. People will be happy to live there and neighboring areas from Kiev Ukraine, the former borders of the regions, will demand the annexation and restoration of their regions in full borders. And if life is established there, then the neighboring regions will want to have economic and cultural ties with them. Luckily there is no language barrier. LDNR should be a model for all of Ukraine.
    1. gunnerminer Offline gunnerminer
      gunnerminer (gunner miner) 23 February 2022 01: 30
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      And this means war again and the death of the military and civilian population.

      Even the most democratic countries do not give up their territories voluntarily.

      And what if we create a standard of living in the LDNR like in Moscow?

      Great idea ! This is a serious blow to the Kiev junta.
    2. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster Offline Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
      Expert_Analyst_Forecaster 23 February 2022 02: 37
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      And what if we create a standard of living in the LDNR like in Moscow? And for this they have all the prerequisites. An excellent industrial base, in the LDNR more than 70% of the soil is black soil, a mild climate. People will be happy to live there and neighboring areas from Kiev Ukraine, the former borders of the regions, will demand the annexation and restoration of their regions in full borders.

      Manilovism.
      Very harmful Manilovism for the republics and useful for Kiev.
      Let them first liberate the land to the borders (yeah, the same black soil and access to the sea), and then begin economic competition.
      1. Roma Phil Offline Roma Phil
        Roma Phil (Roma) 23 February 2022 02: 48
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        Well, you're an "expert", you know better. And I'm an amateur in politics.
        And what is bad "manilovism"? A man without dreams is like a bird without wings. (I do not know the author).
        1. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster Offline Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
          Expert_Analyst_Forecaster 23 February 2022 02: 54
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          In this case, the expression "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" is appropriate.
          Dreams are all kinds. How do you dream to hang yourself, drown yourself? Like to go to heaven after that. What do you propose for the republics.
          That's when favorable conditions are created, then peaceful construction can begin.
          1. Roma Phil Offline Roma Phil
            Roma Phil (Roma) 23 February 2022 03: 21
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            Crap. What are your gloomy parallels, comparisons. I would even call them evil.
            And who will create the "favorable preconditions" and when? And in what way? Military? Or is it economic construction?
            1. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster Offline Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
              Expert_Analyst_Forecaster 23 February 2022 03: 29
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              Military. Just as unfavorable conditions were created.
              Nobody shelled Kiev for 8 years. He did not impose a blockade. You propose to start economic competition in unequal conditions.

              Well, yes, I have malicious comparisons. Yes, I have not forgotten what happened before in the Donbass.

              Let me offer you an alternative. Russia will surround Kiev and Lvov, will shell them for 8 years, block their economy. And in 8 years we will start an economic competition - Kiev, Lvov against Donetsk and Lugansk within the regions.
              How do you like the conditions for the start of the competition?
              They are not malicious at all, this is exactly the beginning of the competition you suggested.
              1. tulip Offline tulip
                tulip 23 February 2022 07: 05
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                everything is correct! Making a showcase out of the DPR and LPR without resolving the security issue is just stupidly stupid. How can you build an economy under shelling?)))
          2. gunnerminer Offline gunnerminer
            gunnerminer (gunner miner) 23 February 2022 03: 25
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            Dreams are correctly expressed in the title of the post. It is not in vain that the complex reforms of the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2008-2012 went through. Their results allow us to dream on such a scale. Do not limit the fury of the offensive to the provincial, shabby Maidans, Kiev or Lvov.
            1. wamp Offline wamp
              wamp 23 February 2022 08: 50
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              Don't try!
              Nobody reads you - immediately minus! negative
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  3. gunnerminer Offline gunnerminer
    gunnerminer (gunner miner) 23 February 2022 01: 28
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    It is necessary to save the captains of Russian business, deputies, senators who have suffered from the sanctions of the State Department.
    1. Roma Phil Offline Roma Phil
      Roma Phil (Roma) 23 February 2022 02: 01
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      Were they badly hurt? Biryuliki, if they do not want to buy in Russia, then in South Africa they are cheaper. Let them go there. Parties instead of Saint-Tropez, let them arrange on Baikal. This tourist region needs to be developed.. Well, instead of Milan, shopping will be replaced by Chinese consumer goods. By the way, it is not much different from the Italian brands Valentino, Versace or Franco Moschino. And the Chinese have learned how to make Italian labels. The only thing is that it will be more difficult to find a replacement for the Amsterdam Red Lights.
      1. gunnerminer Offline gunnerminer
        gunnerminer (gunner miner) 23 February 2022 03: 17
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        The captains of Russian business have not yet suffered materially. But they suffer morally from gloomy prospects. Unfortunately, Germany, the most democratic country in the EU, has also joined the chorus of sanctions. We started with a discussion of sanctions against Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev, and then switched to economically super-successful Russians. The more rich in the country, the higher the average standard of living of the population.
        If the authorities of the EU, Great Britain, and the United States risk imposing such sanctions, it is necessary to save the well-being of the Russian elite. People who survived the storm of the collapse of the Soviet economy, who established production and trade in raw materials. Thanks to their selfless work, we can contain NATO, Japan, China with our miracle missiles, huge Poseidons, swift Vanguards, blinding Peresvets.
        The means to compensate for the probable loss of color in Russian business are as follows.

        1. There are 40 million pensioners in the country. Freeze, for a start for a year, pensions for those pensioners
        who have working children. Withhold from the pensions of those who do not have working children
        500 rubles per month.

        2. There are 2 million pensioners of law enforcement agencies in the country. Freeze, at least for a year, pensions
        pensioners of law enforcement agencies under the age of 60. Pay pensions to those pensioners
        former security officials who became disabled in the course of their official duties
        duties.
        3. Confiscate the deposits of the population in foreign currency. Prohibit the exchange of foreign
        currency.
        4. Confiscate the deposits of the population in excess of 200 thousand rubles.

        Issues of returning confiscated deposits will be discussed after the stabilization of the country's economy. But not earlier than 10 years later.
        People who built the vertical of power and the power of defense should not reduce the level of consumption, descend to Chinese consumer goods, visit undeveloped tourist areas of promising regions of Russia.
        1. Roma Phil Offline Roma Phil
          Roma Phil (Roma) 23 February 2022 03: 31
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          Do you have at least one bright image in your comments? One neo-noir, in cinematic language.
          1. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster Offline Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
            Expert_Analyst_Forecaster 23 February 2022 03: 56
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            Of course there is.
            First, the liberation of the occupied territories.
            Then the entry of the republics into the Russian Federation.
            Then the restoration of the economy with the help of the federal center.
            And then, undoubtedly, people will be drawn to Donetsk and Lugansk from the territories of the former Ukraine.
            Personally, I never thought that it would be necessary to feed and support someone.
            I am sure that the peoples of the former Ukraine are able to create a good, bright future for themselves and their children. Now they are hindered by the Kiev regime.
        2. tulip Offline tulip
          tulip 23 February 2022 07: 07
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          calm down already with your Svidomo training manuals - you look so pathetic) soon the bucks will be 100 hryvnia each and pensions in Ukraine will not be seen as your own ears, and you all suffer about Russia))) we’ll figure it out without you
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  4. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster Offline Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
    Expert_Analyst_Forecaster 23 February 2022 05: 14
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    What would I do in Zelensky's place?

    There would be collusion with adequate military men.
    The military is a stakeholder. And they can press the party of war to their fingernails.
    Yes Yes. I'm talking about the military junta.

    Conspiracy in order to peacefully transfer to the republics the currently occupied territories.
    In case of impossibility of conspiracy, he would have resigned.

    After the transfer of territories to the republics, he would begin to run into the West in order to receive monetary compensation and other benefits. It is likely that the former Ukraine will be pitied (and the smart ones will also appreciate the ingenious move) and will begin to pour funds into the country.

    In the absence of territorial disputes, a country has a legal right to join NATO.
    But a cunning person in Zelensky's place would have abandoned this idea. Why these formalities that bring only trouble? Putin no longer has a reason to attack the country. And he, as a person limited by ethics, will not go to meanness.

    The exit from the near-war regime gives more opportunities to the economy. Up to a partial restoration of economic relations with Russia. At the same time, the country retains the European vector. Consider the same Ireland. They sacrificed a small part of the country in order to save a large part.

    Well, for the plans of the West, the loss of part of the former Ukraine does not play any role. This is a local sandbox, not interesting to big uncles.

    I hope Zelensky is still not following my comments hi
    1. tulip Offline tulip
      tulip 23 February 2022 07: 47
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      you have a lot of good assumptions, but you don’t understand the main thing - Ukraine is not needed for the West at all))) For the West, Ukraine is a springboard, a hotbed of tension on the border with Russia, a country that will constantly spoil Russia. And therefore, no one in the West will accept Ukraine into NATO, no one will give a lot of money and some benefits - they will give only to maintain their bloomers, no one will let Ukraine somehow agree with Russia and restore the economy. The West does not need a strong and rich Ukraine, what for is a competitor to them?))) Therefore, the fate of Ukraine is to die in the fight against Russia and no one expects anything else from it in the West
    2. wamp Offline wamp
      wamp 23 February 2022 09: 02
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      Quote: Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
      What would I do in Zelensky's place?

      It'S Nothing!
      Because he has no power. The whole top especially the security forces - people recruited with a circular plot and control, with a high proportion of state corruption.

      It is necessary to completely demolish the old leadership and appoint a new one.
      Elections are useless - they will be distorted by agents on the ground, rumors are constantly actively spread and voters are bribed.
  5. Yuriy88 Offline Yuriy88
    Yuriy88 (Yuri) 23 February 2022 06: 31
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    I don’t understand one thing .. Why retell what was shown and explained on TV in Russia 24 and in Russia 1 by 5 times !!!! What is the point of such articles?
    1. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster Offline Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
      Expert_Analyst_Forecaster 23 February 2022 06: 58
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      For example, I don't watch TV.