Putin: What is happening in Gaza is some kind of total destruction of the civilian population, not a war

Saint Petersburg-(ST)- Russian President Vladimir Putin explained that what is happening in the Gaza Strip does not look like a war, rather, it is some kind of total destruction of the civilian population.

During his meeting with representatives of international news agencies at the Gazprom headquarters in St. Petersburg on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum, Putin pointed out that what is happening in the Gaza Strip is some kind of complete destruction of the civilian population, pointing to the importance of establishing and recognizing a Palestinian state and recognizing it.

The Russian President stated that his country’s relations with Arab countries are characterized by trust.

Putin renewed his condemnation of the West sending weapons to Ukraine, pointing out that sending Western weapons constitutes direct participation in the Ukrainian crisis, and Western trainers are present on Ukrainian territory and are suffering losses there.

Putin considered that the well-being of Europeans was at risk because of their countries’ policies, noting that those who harm Russia must understand that their actions harm them.

Putin pointed out that the French economy is on the verge of recession.

The Russian President also once again warned Germany of the consequences of its continued supply of weapons to the Ukrainian regime on relations with his country, stressing that this matter completely harms bilateral relations.

Putin warned Western countries that Russia could send its long-range weapons to regions of the world launch sensitive strikes on countries that supply Ukraine with weapons.

Putin explained that Russia is overcoming the problems caused by Western sanctions and has found alternatives to Western industries by using its local capabilities.

Putin stressed that Russia can use all available means if it is threatened, strongly rejecting the accusations directed at Russia of waving a “nuclear stick,” indicating that the statements that Russia will attack NATO countries are “nonsense.”

Regarding the US presidential elections, Putin made it clear that his country does not care who won, whether current President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump, considering that the United States is burning its country from within during the electoral battle.

Putin ruled out that American policy towards Russia would change after the elections, considering that if the new American administration bases its policies on national interests, it is possible that Washington’s approach in dealing with relations with Russia and the conflict in Ukraine will change, stressing at the same time that Russia has not and will not interfere in domestic politics in the United States.

Putin described China as Russia’s main economic partner, pointing out that the volume of trade between Russia and China exceeds expectations, and that attempts to contain the Chinese economy constitute one of the many mistakes committed by the US administration.

Putin noted that Russia continues to supply gas to Europe via Ukraine, strongly denouncing Western campaigns against Russian media.

Putin noted the importance and diversity of economic relations between Moscow and Minsk, pointing out that his country would not ignore the Russian blood that was shed in Donbas.

Hanan Shamout