Putin’s ‘nuclear’ threat
Russian President Putin answered questions on current affairs at the Valday International Club meeting in Sochi.
When asked how he assessed the words of the President of the Council of the European Union (EU), Charles Michel, about the events in Karabakh, that “Russia betrayed the Armenian people”, Putin used a popular saying and noted that the EU does not He must blame others for something he did…
Emphasizing that Russia has many times offered Armenia a compromise to return five regions around Karabakh to Baku and preserve the connection between Armenia and Karabakh, Putin stressed that this was not taken into account.
Putin recalled that Moscow is ready to guarantee the security of the Lachin corridor and the Armenians in the region through the United Nations (UN) mechanism, but Yerevan wants to fight.
“KARABAK OFFICIALLY BECOMES AZERBAIJAN”
Recalling that Yerevan has accepted in Europe that Karabakh is the territory of Azerbaijan, Putin said that he also found out from the press.
Putin said: “Karabakh officially became part of Azerbaijan. This is the attitude of the modern Armenian state. What can we do? he said.
Assessing the current situation of the Russian Peace Forces in Karabakh, Putin stated that these forces do not have any written status and that everything depends on the tripartite declaration of November 2020.
Putin said: “The rights of peacekeepers consisted of one thing. To check if the ceasefire is respected. “They had no other rights.” saying.
The Russian leader stated that Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev wanted to meet bilaterally with Moscow on the current status of the Russian Peace Force, and Yerevan stated that this issue should be discussed with the Baku side.
“RUSSIA USES NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR TWO REASONS”
Responding to the question about Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, Putin said: “In Russia’s military doctrine, there are two possible reasons for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons. First; “The use of nuclear weapons against us, that is, in the so-called counterattack in response to this.” he said.
The second reason why these weapons will be used is; Stating that there is a “threat to the existence of the Russian state,” Putin said: “Even if conventional weapons were used against Russia, the existence of Russia as a state would be in danger.” he made the assessment of it.
Stressing that there is no need to make any changes to Russian military doctrine regarding nuclear weapons, Putin noted that there is no situation that threatens the existence of the Russian state today.
Putin: “I don’t think anyone in their right mind and memory would consider using nuclear weapons against Russia.” saying. (AA)