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Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the economic indicators in Russia are much better than those of the G20 countries, and the unemployment rate in it is lower than its levels and lower than it was before the Corona epidemic, pointing out that Russia passed this year with full confidence, and it has no concerns about achieving future plans.
Putin said during a press conference today: "The financial sector in Russia is stable as a result of the work of the government and businessmen, and there is no doubt about achieving the goals that we seek," noting that setting a ceiling for energy prices does not cost Russia a loss, because it sells at this price, but what is happening It is an attempt by consumers to impose tools that are not suitable for the market.
Putin noted the growing military capabilities of Russia, which has developed a defense industry and military science and technology over the past decades, pointing out at the same time that the increase in military capabilities will not be at the expense of other economic sectors, as the base of Russian reserves is “only growing and will be increased.”
On the other hand, Putin indicated that the Russian special military operation in Ukraine is a necessary measure, as Russia's goal is to protect the people who feel that they are part of the Russian culture, praising the efforts and sacrifices of the Russian army, soldiers and officers in order to defend the interests and sovereignty of their country and above all to protect its people, as they are They act with dignity and achieve everything the country needs.
In this context, Putin pointed out that the United States has been involved in the conflict in Ukraine for a long time, as it has research institutes on Ukraine since the Soviet era, indicating that the United States' delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine will prolong the crisis.
Putin explained that the American (Patriot) systems are old and do not work at the level of the Russian (S-300) system, and yet they assume that it is a defensive weapon, indicating that the Russian forces will have “the appropriate antidote for them, as they will destroy the (Patriot) systems if they were sent to Ukraine before.” United State".
Putin said: “Arms from the former Warsaw Pact countries are being pumped into Ukraine, most of which are produced by the Soviet Union, and they are about to run out after the Russian army destroyed them,” pointing out that there are new weapons that will be at the disposal of the Russian army at the beginning of next month. “We do not want to provoke anyone, but It is important to increase our actual strength.”
Putin pointed out that there is a big difference between the Russian and Ukrainian military industry, and Moscow has large reserves, unlike Kyiv, which will not have any reserves nearby, pointing out that Russia takes into account and monitors the quantities of weapons remaining in warehouses in Ukraine.
And between the Russian president, all armed conflicts end with negotiations, and Russia did not reject diplomatic negotiations, but Ukraine refrained from negotiating.
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