Russia as a whole has so far received a positive response from the United States to its proposals for security guarantees. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the annual press conference, quoted by TACC.
"In this regard, I would like to emphasize that, in general, we see a positive reaction so far. The American partners tell us that they are ready to start this discussion, these negotiations, at the very beginning of the year in Geneva. Representatives from both sides have been appointed. I hope that the development of the situation will go this way, "Putin said.
The president also said that Moscow's further actions would depend not on the course of negotiations on security guarantees with the United States, but on the requirements for ensuring Russia's security. "In terms of guarantees (for security) and whether something will depend on the course of negotiations, our actions will depend not on the course of negotiations, but on the unconditional provision of Russia's security today and in historical perspective," he said. question.
According to Putin, in this regard, the Russian side "has made it clear" that "further NATO progress in the east is unacceptable."
"Are we placing missiles near the borders of the United States? No. The United States came to our house with their missiles, they are on the doorstep of our house," Putin continued. Is this an excessive requirement - not to put more impact systems in our home. So what's unusual here? "
The president also commented on how Americans would react if Russia deployed its missiles on Mexico's or Canada's border with the United States. "But Mexico and the United States have never had territorial problems? Who owned California? How did Ukraine develop, who created it - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin when he created the Soviet Union. The 1922 Union Treaty and the 1924 Constitution. "Even after his death, they were created according to his principles," Putin recalled.
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