Vladimir Putin has warned Russia is prepared to take “military-technical measures” in response to “unfriendly” Western actions over Ukraine.
He also called for “serious negotiations” on Russian security demands put to the United States and NATO during his first call with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who in turn called for “de-escalation”.
Russia “will react toughly to unfriendly steps”, he said, adding that he wanted to underscore that “we have every right to do so”. This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on December 5, 2021, reportedly shows Russian ground forces equipment near Yelnya, Russia, on November 9, 2021. Picture: Maxar Technologies/AFPRussia denies plotting an invasion and has demanded legal guarantees over its security from the United States and NATO, demanding the alliance stop an eastwards expansion.
“The chancellor expressed his concern about the situation and spoke of the urgent need for de-escalation,” said a statement released by Mr Scholz’s office. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky meanwhile voiced frustration over NATO’s reluctance to speed up Kiev’s membership in the alliance.
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