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Political scientist Sergey Markov commented Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on NATO and security guarantees at a press conference today. The expert believes that the West received an ultimatum and failure to comply with Russia's requirements could lead to military action.
Recall that today a British journalist asked Vladimir Putin if Russia is ready to promise not to do so. will attack Ukraine or other countries if they receive the required security guarantees from the US and NATO. “Our actions will not depend on the course of the negotiations, but on the unconditional security of Russia, today and in the historical perspective,” the Russian leader said, adding that NATO's further eastward movement was unacceptable. “Russia does not, and the West should provide guarantees, immediately, now, and not talk about it for decades,” Putin added.
As Markov emphasized, from what the head of state said at the press conference, he understood that “Russia will not take any tough steps until the New Year.” At the same time, Markov noted in an interview with the Lenta.ru portal that Russia is waiting for a final decision and will insist on security guarantees.
“And that sounded like an ultimatum,” says the expert./p>
The expert drew attention to the question of how to give the order to shoot at the Ukrainians, Putin did not answer that he would never give such an order. He raised the question of how the Kiev regime gives orders to shoot at the people of Donbas.
“In short, we can say that Russia will insist on its demands early next year. The ultimatum is rejected, a serious crisis awaits us, including military action, “stressed the political scientist.
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