Russia, Ukraine tensions: "We are trying to find a diplomatic solution, but there will be no compromise on Russia's security"

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is still trying to find a "diplomatic solution" with the West over the escalating tensions with Ukraine, but that there can be no compromise on the protection of Russian citizens. However, Ukraine's foreign minister has called on Western nations to immediately impose tougher sanctions on Russia over Russian aggression.

In a video message on the occasion of Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, Vladimir Putin said he was always looking forward to "sincere talks." He also praised the Russian forces, saying they were fully prepared and believed they were there to defend the country's interests.

On the other hand, the United Kingdom and the United States announced various sanctions against Russia yesterday, after which the Ukrainian Foreign Minister in his tweet said to the Western countries that they are grateful to him and want more pressure on President Putin. In view of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, Ukraine has asked its citizens living in Russia to leave immediately and has sent a message to its citizens not to go to Russia.

A statement issued by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that they would refrain from traveling to Russia and that Russia would not provide diplomatic assistance to Ukrainian citizens living there as a result of increasing aggression against Ukraine. Will be able It should be noted that there are millions of Ukrainian citizens living in Russia.

US President Joe Biden has announced trade sanctions against Russia, saying the United States and its allies stand with Ukraine. Speaking at the White House, he called Russia's move to send troops to rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine a "violation of international law."

It may be recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin had decided yesterday to recognize the rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine as independent states. Russian-backed rebels in Donetsk and Luhansk have been fighting Ukrainian forces since 2014, calling the areas "independent states." Western powers fear that this will make it easier for Russian forces to enter eastern Ukraine.