Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the Duma Committee on International Relations, telegraph channel He commented on NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s remarks that Russia should “recognize Ukraine as a sovereign, independent European state”.
Explaining that the purpose of the Russian special operation is “to protect our citizens from the attack of the Kyiv neo-Nazi regime”, Slutsky said, “Ukraine is still a state despite self-harm and no one can violate this status.” and not to destroy Ukraine.”
According to him, it is precisely because of its Western partners that Ukraine lost its sovereignty and independence when it was “sold to the West with offal and allowed the country to be turned into an anti-Russian training ground.”
“The slogans of “freedom and democracy” that the Kyiv regime has covered with its neo-Nazi essence will not help him, he is doomed,” the deputy summarized.
formerly known as Stoltenberg He insisted Western states will provide long-term support to Ukraine due to ongoing hostilities. According to him, the partial mobilization launched in Russia in September last year shows that the Russian leadership does not intend to end the conflict in Ukraine.