On the recordMay 5, 2014
Ukraine is not even a country. Part of its territory is in Eastern Europe and the greater part was given to us.
Said by
Vladimir Putin
Independent
Source
congress.govUkraine is not even a country. Part of its territory is in Eastern Europe and the greater part was given to us.
Putin questioned Ukraine's status as a separate nation during a NATO summit.
Share
More from Vladimir Putin
Yes, we see the problems, we are aware of them and are responding to them, but we will certainly ensure the security of both the country and our citizens, as well as the inviolability of Russia's borders.
Of course, such attacks have not caused, and could not cause, critical consequences. However, they do inflict damage. This is obvious, and we fully understand and acknowledge it.