Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid aggression claims on Ukraine, has sought respect from the West, as a condition to end the war.
Putin on Friday said that there will be no further military operations after Ukraine if the West treats Russia with respect and values Russia’s “interests.”
He also dismissed claims of possible attacks on Europe as, calling the rumor as “nonsense”.
He criticized the West for allegedly cheating Russia on NATO’s eastward expansion, referencing a disputed 1990 promise.
Putin tells BBC western leaders deceived Russia
“There won’t be any operations if you treat us with respect, if you respect our interests just as we’ve always tried to respect yours … .if you don’t cheat us like you cheated us with Nato’s eastward expansion”.,” Putin told BBC.
The Russian leader also addressed domestic economic concerns, citing rising prices, slowing growth, and a VAT increase from 20% to 22%, while noting the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates to 16%.
The event, broadcast on Russian state TV, drew over three million questions from the public. Putin’s remarks align with his recent statements on Russia’s readiness for conflict if provoked.
For peace Conditions Putin, demanding Ukrainian forces leave occupied regions, and security guarantees for Russia.
He has also demanded new elections in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal.
He has called for Ukrainians living in Russia to be able to participate in that election. “The authority in Ukraine must finally become legitimate and that is impossible without elections,”
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