Putin threatens Ukraine with loss of statehood

Roman Petrenko – Saturday, 5 March 2022, 15:23

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin stated that if Ukraine "continues to behave like this," it will "endanger the future of its statehood."

Source: Putin’s address broadcasted on the Rossiya 24 [Russia 24] TV channel

According to Putin, "the current government in Kyiv has to realise that if they continue to behave like this, they will endanger the future of Ukraine’s statehood. And if this happens it will be entirely their responsibility."

Details: Putin also said that there are attempts to "sow disarray among the Russian society."

Putin noted that the consequences of NATO’s potential conflict with Russia "are clear to everyone."

Russian soldiers fighting this war, according to their president, are "fighting for the future."

Putin also stated that the Western sanctions against Russia "appear similar to a declaration of war, but this has not yet happened."