Putin: “They (US) simply do not want to see such a large and independent country as Russia. This answers all questions. This is a source of traditional US policy on the Russian track…1/6
“Ukrainian troop command and control systems are already integrated with NATO. This means, command of Ukrainian armed forces & even separate formations & units can be directly exercised from NATO Hqs. 2/6
“The United States and NATO have already begun shamelessly exploiting Ukrainian territory as a theater of potential military operations The activity of Ukrainian armed forces & special services is directed by foreign advisers. We know well about that.3/6
“Military contingents of NATO states have been present actually constantly on territory of Ukraine under various pretexts in recent years. The United States and NATO have already begun shamelessly exploiting Ukrainian territory as a theater of potential military operations…4/6
“After the US’ withdrawal from the treaty on shorter-and intermediate-range missiles, Pentagon is openly developing a range of ground-based offensive arms, including ballistic missiles capable of reaching goals at a distance of 5,500 kms & more.5/6
“If such systems are deployed in Ukraine, they will be able to hit targets in entire European Russia… ballistic missiles from Kharkov will reach Moscow in 7-8 mts & it will take 4-5 mts for hypersonic. It’s like a knife at the throat.”6/6
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