Putin: A strategic defeat for Russia means the end of the state

Russian President Vladimir Putin made statements regarding the results of his trip to North Korea and Vietnam to members of the press following meetings in Hanoi.

The Russian leader stated that a strategic defeat for Russia would mean the end of the state, which means there is no need to be afraid, and therefore one must go to the end:

A strategic defeat for Russia would mean the end of the state, which means there is no need to be afraid, meaning one must go to the end.

Stating that the West's reaction to the peace initiatives he proposed was expected, Putin underscored his belief that rational politicians would reflect on these proposals if they want to end the conflict. The Russian leader emphasized that the nihilism regarding Moscow's peace proposals would not last forever.

VISIT TO NORTH KOREA

Putin stated that there is nothing new in the strategic partnership agreement signed with Pyongyang, and that it was signed due to the expiration of the previous agreement:

There is nothing new in the agreement with North Korea; the parties changed almost nothing compared to the agreement signed in the 60s that has expired. The agreement with North Korea provides for mutual assistance in the event of military aggression.

Pointing out that the provisions regarding mutual defense would apply in the event of 'military aggression,' Putin responded to a question about South Korea's concerns by saying, "If Seoul is not planning to attack Pyongyang, it should have nothing to fear in this regard."

He emphasized that Ukraine attacked the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) before they joined Russia, not Russia itself. The Russian leader also added that Russia has not asked anyone for help in conducting the special operation.

Describing the sanctions against North Korea as 'strange and inhumane,' Putin compared the sanctions imposed on Pyongyang to the Siege of Leningrad:

The sanctions against Pyongyang do not fit with humanity; restrictions should not be imposed for political reasons.

Pointing out that Seoul providing weapons to Kyiv would be a mistake, Putin said, "Russia may respond to this by taking decisions that will not please the South Korean leadership."

"SENSIBLE POLITICIANS WILL BRING NEW PROPOSALS"

The Russian President also stated that they reserve the right to supply Russian weapons to other parts of the world, including North Korea.

Responding to questions about the reaction from the West to the peace initiatives he is involved in, Putin said, "It was expected that the West would react to the peace initiatives in this way, but if sensible politicians want to end the conflict, they will reflect on these proposals."

Expressing his hope that the nihilism regarding Moscow's peace proposals would not last forever, the Russian leader underscored that Russia's conditions for peace would change 'depending on the situation on the ground.'

Emphasizing that Russia has never refused negotiations with Ukraine and that talks could begin 'even tomorrow,' Putin recalled that the agreements reached in Istanbul in 2022 were acceptable to the Ukrainian side, adding that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the Ukrainian side based on Istanbul and Minsk and that the Russian proposals are 'still on the table.'

Emphasizing that the Kyiv administration wants the conflict to continue because it wants to remain in power and avoids elections, Putin said that Ukraine would 'constantly delay a ceasefire' and continued as follows:

The West will blame (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskyy for all the decisions that are not liked and will replace him in the first half of 2025.

Stating that Russia's strategic forces are always in a state of full combat readiness and that therefore Russia is not very interested in what Western countries are doing at the moment, Putin said, "Russia is considering possible changes to its nuclear doctrine; the reason for this is the enemy's work regarding lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons."

News Source: 12punto