MOSCOW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he is ready to discuss the issue of Ukraine.
According to a foreign news agency, President Vladimir Putin, while addressing a meeting of top officials, said that if America, Ukraine and Europe agree, Russia is ready to negotiate on the Ukraine issue.
Russian President further said that Russia will continue to defend its national interests. We will not give up what is ours.
Russia does not want a war with Europe, but it is not possible for Ukraine to become a member of NATO in the next 10 or 20 years.
He said that the Russian forces have the upper hand in the war and will not abandon the objectives of the special operations. Russia’s defense is more active than that of Western countries. Russia will continue to upgrade its nuclear forces and keep its combat readiness at a high level.
