Geopolitics

Putin:

“I am ready to meet with everyone including Zelensky”.

In addition, he addressed Germany: “You should focus on your automotive industry and raise wages. There is no reasonable explanation for why Germany is giving up Russian gas. Their Volkswagen, Porsche, and chemical industry are dying – and for what?”

Putin stated that the problem is not that Russia annexed Crimea, but that Western countries supported a “coup” in Ukraine.
He added, “Talks about Russia planning to attack NATO are complete nonsense.”

P.s. In light of recent events, it seems that Putin is shocked by the process of the military operation in Iran and is beginning to realize that, militarily – especially in terms of air power – the West vastly outmatches Russia.

His usual comnanding, mocking tone now has a clear edge of anxiety to it.

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I don’t think it is just pride that is driving this conflict. 

Acces to water is pivotal for China on their western border and Russia to the south.