Putin bullying the West: F-16s will burn like leopards

Russian President Putin with Algerian President Abdulmecid Tebboune in St. At the main session of the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, The National Interest magazine answered questions from columnist Dmitriy Simes.

Stating that Ukraine lost 186 tanks after the counterattack, Putin said: “The Ukrainian army was able to reach the first line of our defense in some areas where they attacked, and in others they couldn’t. The main problem here is that they are using their strategic reserves, but they have not achieved their objectives in any region. he said.

Stating that Ukraine will not be using its own military equipment anytime soon, Putin said: “There will be no equipment left and everything they use will come from abroad. You can’t fight like that for long. ” He expressed the opinion of him.

Pointing to the increase in production in the Russian defense industry, Putin said: “We increased the production of military products 2.7 times last year and it continues to increase. Some companies work day and night. he used his statements.

VIDEO ABOUT THE JEWISH GENOCIDE WAS SEEN AT THE SESSION

Expressing that NATO is becoming increasingly involved in the war in Ukraine with arms shipments, Putin said: “NATO, of course, is involved in the war in Ukraine. Shipments of military equipment are coming, now considering the option of air shipments. (In Ukraine) Leopard tanks are on fire, F-16s will burn like leopards, no question about it.” he shared his opinion.

Stating that they will respond to the deployment of F-16s for Ukraine to other countries, Putin said: “If the (F-16) will be deployed to airbases outside Ukraine for Kiev and used in combat operations, we will see how and where the we will hit”. saying.

Explaining that Russia has completed the first part of the work on tactical nuclear shipments to Belarus, Putin said: “Russia does not need to use nuclear weapons, but theoretically it is allowed when the territorial integrity and independence of the state are threatened.” he performed the assessment of it.

Noting that Russia has more nuclear weapons than NATO countries, Putin said: “They know this and they keep telling us to start arms reduction negotiations.” he said.

Moderator Simes said: “There are Nazis in the Ukraine.” Asked if his rhetoric offends Western rulers and how he feels about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being Jewish, Putin replied: “I have Jewish friends since childhood. They say that Zelensky was not a Jew. Zelensky is a disgrace to the Jews.” She answered.

At the session, Putin showed a video about the Holocaust in Babi Yar and Volinya in Ukraine.

Putin is optimistic about the Russian economy

Explaining that the indicators of the Russian economy are becoming more and more positive, Putin said:

“I agree with the experts who think that economic growth will be up to 1.5 percent this year, or even a little less than 2 percent. Our country maintains its place among the world’s leading economies.

Noting that Russia has also increased its non-oil and natural gas revenues, Putin said: “Our non-oil and natural gas revenues grew by 9.1 percent in the first 5 months of this year, well above expectations.” . he used the phrase.

Arguing that the decision to reduce oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ group, which consists of some non-OPEC producing countries, is not political, Putin said: “ All decisions to reduce production within OPEC+ are apolitical. . It is not related to either a special Russian military operation or any other opportunistic consideration.” he said. (AA)