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Putin: Europe is Using Migrant Crisis as Pretext to Pressure Belarus
Putin: Europe is Using Migrant Crisis as Pretext to Pressure Belarus
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Speaking at a collegium of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs the president touched on an array of issues, ranging from the situation with the migrant... 18.11.2021, Sputnik International
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has alleged that western countries are using the ongoing immigration crisis at the Belarus-Poland border as a pretext for escalating tensions and exercising pressure against Belarus – Moscow's neighbour and ally.The president condemned Poland for using harsh methods against the migrants trying to cross the border, pointing out that there are many children among them. Putin recalled that Warsaw denounced the use of such anti-riot tools when Ukrainian law enforcement struggled to contain rioters back in 2014.Earlier, Poland refused to accept hundreds of migrants who remain stuck at the country's border with Belarus – mostly Iraqi Kurds. They have repeatedly tried to storm the Polish border, with troops pushing them back using water cannons and tear gas.Warsaw and other EU countries accused have Minsk of transporting migrants to Belarus on purpose to create an immigration crisis, slapping Belarus with new sanctions for this reason. Belarusian authorities strongly deny the EU’s claims.Russia is 'Peace-Loving Country', Putin StressesThe Russian president separately noted the confrontational attitude that NATO has been exercising lately towards Moscow by constantly moving its infrastructure closer to the Russian borders. Putin stressed that NATO's strategic bombers are already flying a mere 20 kilometres away from the Russian borders.He further lamented the fact that NATO had severed all lines of communication with Russia by expelling its representatives. Putin noted that the Kremlin's decision to close the alliance's offices in Moscow was only logical in that situation.At the same time, the president stressed that Russia remains a peaceful nation at its core.After the relations between Russia and the West changed for the worse in 2014, NATO forces have been routinely carrying out flights and naval missions in proximity to Russian borders, especially in the Black Sea and near the country's northwest. The alliance has justified its actions with the need to "contain" Russia and prevent alleged future aggression on its part. Moscow has repeatedly denounced this approach and called for restarting relations.
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Putin: Europe is Using Migrant Crisis as Pretext to Pressure Belarus
13:37 GMT 18.11.2021 (Updated: 15:05 GMT 18.11.2021) Speaking at a collegium of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs the president touched on an array of issues, ranging from the situation with the migrant crisis at the Belarus-Poland border to NATO's drills in the proximity of Russian borders.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has alleged that western countries are using the ongoing immigration crisis at the Belarus-Poland border as a pretext for escalating tensions and exercising pressure against Belarus – Moscow's neighbour and ally.
"At the same time, they are violating their own obligations in humanitarian sphere", Putin added.
The president condemned Poland for using harsh methods against the migrants trying to cross the border, pointing out that there are many children among them. Putin recalled that Warsaw denounced the use of such anti-riot tools when Ukrainian law enforcement struggled to contain rioters back in 2014.
"I just feel sorry for the children. [Polish forces] pour water and tear gas there, throw grenades there. Helicopters fly along the border and [Polish side] turns the sirens on at nights".
Earlier, Poland refused to accept hundreds of migrants who remain stuck at the country's border with Belarus – mostly Iraqi Kurds. They have repeatedly tried to storm the Polish border, with troops pushing them back using
water cannons and tear gas.Warsaw and other EU countries accused have Minsk of transporting migrants to Belarus on purpose to create an immigration crisis, slapping Belarus with new sanctions for this reason. Belarusian authorities strongly deny the EU’s claims.
Russia is 'Peace-Loving Country', Putin Stresses
The Russian president separately noted the confrontational attitude that NATO has been exercising lately towards Moscow by constantly moving its infrastructure closer to the Russian borders. Putin stressed that NATO's strategic bombers are already flying a mere 20 kilometres away from the Russian borders.
13 November 2021, 11:52 GMT
He further lamented the fact that NATO had severed all lines of communication with Russia by expelling its representatives. Putin noted that the Kremlin's decision to close the alliance's offices in Moscow was only logical in that situation.
At the same time, the president stressed that Russia remains a peaceful nation at its core.
"It is important that our fundamental law enshrines such fundamental attitudes and values as loyalty to the Motherland, respect for the native language, history, culture, traditions of our ancestors. That is, everything that unites our people around common ideals determines the vector of development of a sovereign independent a peace-loving Russian state, an active member of the international community".
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After the relations between Russia and the West changed for the worse in 2014, NATO forces have been routinely carrying out flights and naval missions in
proximity to Russian borders, especially in the Black Sea and near the country's northwest. The alliance has justified its actions with the need to "contain" Russia and prevent alleged future aggression on its part. Moscow has repeatedly denounced this approach and called for restarting relations.
