A clear message to anyone who wants to send troops to Ukraine in the midst of war. The Russian president said on Friday that any Western troops are deployed in the legal targets for Moscow to attack.
This position comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron said that, including an international power on land, sea and air.
“Therefore, if some troops appear there, especially now, during military operations, we will proceed with the fact that they will be legal targets for destruction.”Putin said in a financial forum in Vladivostok.
“And if decisions that lead to peace, long -term peace are made, then I just see no meaning in their presence in the territory of Ukraine, dot and dash.”
Ukraine allies have not revealed specific details of the plan.
Putin message to Zelenski: “Come to Moscow”
During his speech, Vladimir Putin also sent a message to Zelenski’s side. In fact, the Russian president told his Ukrainian counterpart that the best place to meet is Moscow.
“Next time, if one really wants to meet us, we are ready. The best place for this is the capital of Russia, the heroic city of Moscow »said Putin.
‘We’re not going to isolate ourselves’
In addition, Putin also sent a message to those who want Russia’s isolation. “Isolation in a so -called ‘national shell’ is harmful and counterproductive, as it undermines competitiveness,” he initially said.
He then pointed out: “Russia remains open to cooperation with all countries, especially those who are willing to work with us – our friends. We do not close ourselves by anyone. “
Putin’s appreciation for Power of Siberia-2
Beyond that, Putin also talked about his recent meetings in Beijing. He specifically referred to the construction of the “Power of Siberia 2.
“This is a mutually beneficial project (Power of Siberia-2-Tass). In terms of pricing, this is, first of all, market -based and secondly, it is calculated using the same type applied for supplies to Europe. The guy is himself »Putin said by answering a question.
“The ingredients of this type – the prices of the various products that make up the price of gas – are simply different in the various parts of the world. In Europe, prices are a whole, in Asia it is another. But the guy to determine the price is the same. Is entirely based on the market »he added.
The Russian president stressed that Power of Siberia-2 is one of the largest energy projects in the world. “These are long -term negotiations. Whenever participants in economic activity communicate and try to find a solution, most of whom are in this room, you understand that it is not a simple process. However, everyone is trying to come up with a result that benefits both parties. Such a result was achieved through years of joint work between Gazprom and its Chinese partners. “Putin noted.
The message to European companies that abandoned Russia
The Russian president, during his speech in the plenary of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, also sent a message to European companies who left Russia.
“For political reasons, many European companies have left losses for themselves. But we know, we have contacts, many are looking forward to political restrictions and would like to return at all times, “he said.
Russia never refused to “work with those who want to work with it”, Putin stressed. “I just don’t want to put anyone in a difficult, embarrassing position now. Companies from some countries that, politically, based on the current situation, seem to have problems. They have not left our market. But they work, they have gone anywhere. And in addition, they want to extend the cooperation. “he said.
“Those who want can always come back,” Putin concluded.
