Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Russia and Ukraine are bound to reach an agreement sooner or later, emphasizing his preference for resolving the Ukrainian crisis through negotiations.
In an interview with American broadcaster Tucker Carlson, broadcasted by Russia Today, Putin mentioned that NATO has options to recognize what he described as Russia’s control over new territories.
Putin characterized Ukraine as “an artificial state created based on Stalin’s desires, which did not exist before 1922.”
He noted that post-Soviet Union collapse, Russia proposed joining NATO but was rejected due to the alliance’s apprehension towards Russia as a significant and powerful nation.
Regarding U.S. support for Kyiv, Putin said, “We have spoken to Washington several times to stop military support for Ukraine and to implement the Minsk agreements, but they refused.” He pointed out that Russia has yet to achieve its military objectives in Ukraine, including the “eradication of Nazism.”
Putin also mentioned a conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden before the military operation, during which he told Biden that he was making “a huge historical mistake” by arming Ukraine. Putin emphasized that if the West stopped supplying Ukraine with weapons, the conflict could end within weeks.
He highlighted that Germany, following Washington, is a significant supporter of Ukraine, providing both financial and military aid.
