“We are always ready for any scenario, but nobody wants this,” said the head of state.
He recalled that at the initiative of the United States, a special mechanism was developed to prevent this type of conflict. Both parties turn to her in case of any crisis situation.
At the same time, Putin added that if someone suddenly decides to start a conflict, Moscow is ready for such a scenario. “If anyone wants, it’s not us, but we’re ready,” he said.
Earlier, the Russian leader described some points of the African peace initiative as unrealizable. Therefore, the ceasefire clause cannot be implemented for obvious reasons. The Russian Federation cannot cease fire when kyiv is on the offensive, Putin said, recalling that Moscow has never refused to negotiate.
