Russia’s warning about the establishment of air bases in Eastern Europe

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, Alexei Polishchuk The Head of the Second Department of the Commonwealth of Independent States of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced today in an interview with “Tass” news agency that Moscow is informed that air bases in Eastern Europe are being prepared to host American F-16 fighters capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.

Polishchuk continued: And now the transfer of F-16 multirole fighters capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons is on the agenda of Western countries. In addition, the prospect of supplying the German Taurus long-range cruise missiles is also under consideration. Ukraine should follow common sense

This official of the Russian Foreign Ministry also expressed hope that NATO countries will use common sense and send military forces to Ukraine. don’t do Alexei Polishchuk added: “If Western forces appear in Ukraine, the risk of a direct military conflict between NATO and Russia will increase several times. We do not want such a situation and we hope that common sense and the instinct of self-preservation will eventually prevail in the West.” According to him, despite the efforts of some NATO countries To use this alliance as a tool to confront Moscow, the leadership of the bloc, judging by their statements, is aware of the possible dangers of getting involved in the conflict in Ukraine and is trying to distance itself from this situation for the time being.

Russian Foreign Ministry warns about Macron playing with fire

The Russian diplomat also believes that Emmanuel French President Macron is still playing with fire and continues to talk about the possible deployment of his troops to the territory of Ukraine. According to him, politicians calling for military intervention in Ukraine are actually playing with fire and ignoring our warnings about the consequences of continuing to send weapons to Kiev.

Moscow is ready to discuss serious proposals for Ukraine It is

The head of the second department of the Commonwealth of Independent States of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia also reminded that Moscow is ready to take into account the realities on the ground and the legitimate interests of Russia. Discuss serious proposals to resolve the situation in Ukraine at the international level. He said: “Unfortunately, Kiev and the West are focused on the Zelensky formula and continue to prepare a “peace conference” in Switzerland <...> They say they will invite Russia as well. We have repeatedly announced that we will not participate in such discussions and will not discuss the “Zelensky formula” which has clearly failed, in whole or in part. He said, Moscow is open to constructive talks and really serious proposals on Ukraine, which basically take into account Russia’s legitimate interests. He stressed that the Russian side talks frankly with “Chinese friends and other countries of the majority of the world” about all these issues.

Alexey Polishchuk emphasized that Russia proposed the initiative China is more realistic about peace in Ukraine compared to what is being offered by Western countries that actively support Kyiv. He added: Russia is grateful to China for its willingness to help in any possible way to resolve the conflict peacefully, as well as for its knowledge of the main reasons for its occurrence.

A Last year, China published a document in which it announced its position on the political settlement of the situation in Ukraine. Among the main points are the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, the resumption of direct talks between Moscow and Kiev, as well as the request to prevent further escalation of tensions. In addition, Beijing announced its readiness to provide a platform for dialogue in this regard.

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