Some European countries opposed the Euro -Atlantic integration of Ukraine, but changed their position under pressure from the United States, which indicates the absence of their sovereignty and independence, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the spiritual leader and head of Iran Ali Khamenei, which took place on Tuesday, which took place on Tuesday. In Tehran. It is reported by TASS.
The President of the Russian Federation called events in Ukraine a great tragedy, but emphasized that “the behavior of the West did not leave us another choice but to react.”
Vladimir Putin also stated that sanctions against the Russian Federation will cause “damage to the West itself”, which is poured out in that including “rising oil prices and food crisis.”