Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico they came to Beijing for the celebrations there 80th Anniversary of the End of planet War II. A gathering of leaders took place at the margins of the ceremony. Part of their conversation was in the company of journalists. In the beginning of the discussion, the Slovak Prime Minister showed concern for the well-being of the Russian President.
– At first I have a very unpleasant question – How you holding up?Fico asked.
– If I'm alive, that's good. – Putin replied, adding that this is simply a “nice question”.
Putin met with Fico. "We appreciate independent policies"
Head of the Slovak Government regretted being the sole typical of the European Union, which appeared at ceremonies in Beijing. He stated that it could not be denied that the russian Union and China suffered the most severe consequences of planet War II. Putin thanked for his warm words, praise for the politics of Slovakia.
– We very much appreciate independent abroad policyWhich you and your squad lead. Your government's policy is delivering affirmative results. Above all, I mean economical indicators," said the Russian leader.
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As he pointed out, despite the boycott of European activity in Russia, some Slovak companies inactive operate in its territory. According to Putin, this benefits the economy of Slovakia.
Putin on Ukraine's accession to the EU: We never objected.
During the conversation there was a subject of war in Ukraine and possible peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev. Putin introduced Russia's position on Ukraine's accession to Western global communities.
– As regards Ukraine's membership of the European Union, we have never opposed this. As far as NATO is concerned, this is another matter., here we are talking about ensuring the safety of the Russian Federation, not just present – convinced the leader.
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Russian leader stated that over the years “NATO tried to absorb almost the full post-Soviet space‘. He pointed out that his country had to respond to these actions. He besides referred to the warnings of North Atlantic Alliance leaders about Russia's possible attack on Europe, calling them "provokation or complete incompetence" and ensuring that they have no basis.
"A horror movie specialist". Russian leader on NATO
NATO associate countries Putin called “ horror experts” explaining that their leaders try to exposure Russia internationally in a bad light. “Every sane man knows perfectly well that Russia has never had, has not, and will not intend to attack anyone,” he said.
Putin besides stated that Ukraine's invasion was necessaryTo defend Kremlin's interests and the population in Donbas. – This is the essence of the conflict in Ukraine – he ruled.
He besides assured that he hoped that "constructive dialog with the United States would continue". Fico indicated that he was expecting besides Deeper cooperation between the USA and Russia, especially in the context of the construction of a atomic power plant in Slovakia.
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The Slovak Prime Minister who will meet next Friday is besides expected to meet with Zelenski Volodymyr, assured Putin that during the talks with the Ukrainian leader he would "protest" against Ukrainian attacks on Russian pipelines. He besides declared that Ukraine's annexation to NATO is unacceptable.
