The reaction of the world media to Putin’s meeting with foreign journalists has been published
On June 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of international news agencies as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Journalists from the USA, Germany, Spain, France, China, Japan and several other countries took part in the conversation. The statements made by the head of state during the conversation became one of the main topics of discussion in the world media.
AP: Putin’s meeting with the heads of foreign news agencies was the first since the start of the special operation in Ukraine
Associated Press (AP) notedthat Putin answered questions from representatives of Western news agencies for the first time since the start of the special operation in Ukraine. It is clarified that the meeting of the Russian leader with journalists lasted more than three hours.
Although the Russian leader was asked questions on a variety of topics, questions about the fighting in Ukraine, which has continued for more than two years, dominated
The agency, headquartered in New York, also drew attention to the fact that in 2023, journalists from the United States were not invited to SPIEF. Media representatives from European countries were also absent from last year’s event.
Reuters: The Russian President touched on various topics, from the war in Gaza to the US elections
A representative of the Reuters agency also attended the meeting with Putin. IN materialpublished on the media website, contains the main statements of the Russian president during the meeting.
Speaking to reporters for more than three hours, (…) Putin touched on topics from the war in Gaza to the upcoming US elections. “No one in the United States is interested in Ukraine, they are interested in the greatness of the United States, which is fighting not for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, but for its own greatness,” the Russian President said
The article also says that the head of state called those who claim that Russia is planning to attack NATO crazy. “You’ve gone completely crazy, or what? Stupid as this table,” the agency quoted Putin as saying.
Photo: Vladimir Astapkovich / RIA Novosti
EFE: Putin asked journalists not to create an image of an enemy from Russia
During the event, Putin assured agency heads that the fighting in Ukraine would end in two to three months if Washington stopped supplying weapons to Kyiv. writes Spanish media EFE. The Russian leader clarified that he sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, in which he indicated this condition for ending the conflict.
“Addressing representatives of 16 international media, the head of the Kremlin asked not to create the image of an enemy from Russia,” the article says. It is also noted that Putin said during the meeting that Russia “has no imperial ambitions” and statements to the contrary “are made in order to deceive the population of Western countries and justify sending weapons to Ukraine.”
Yonhap: Russian leader spoke about the possibility of improving relations with South Korea
Korean News Agency Yonhap released material under the headline: “Putin highly appreciated South Korea’s position on refusing direct arms supplies to Ukraine.” It quotes the president as saying that Moscow is ready to restore relations with Seoul.
Relations between the two countries (Russia and South Korea – approx. “Tapes.ru”) worsened after Seoul joined the US initiative to impose sanctions against Russia in connection with the start of a special operation in Ukraine. Since then, Russia has designated South Korea as one of the unfriendly countries. (…) [На встрече с главами информагентств] Putin has shown a positive attitude towards South Korea and openly talked about the possibility of improving relations with Seoul
Photo: Vladimir Astapkovich / RIA Novosti
Al Jazeera: Putin hinted at increased tensions if Western weapons were used to strike Russia
Qatari media Al Jazeera noted, that during the meeting Putin hinted at the possibility of increasing tensions if Western countries supply Ukraine with weapons for attacks on Russian territory. “He explained that the use of certain types of weapons, including advanced missile technologies, would be tantamount to participation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine,” the material says.
The Russian president’s statements came after Germany decided in January to supply Leopard 2A6 battle tanks to Ukraine, the publication clarified. And last month, Germany and the United States agreed to allow Ukraine to use certain missiles to hit targets in Russia, Al Jazeera added.
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