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President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to document in writing the renunciation of a Russian attack on Europe as part of diplomatic negotiations.<\/p>\n
He said it was a “lie” and “complete nonsense” to claim that Russia intends to invade Europe.<\/p>\n
“To us, that sounds ridiculous. The truth is: We never intended to do that; But if they want to hear it from us, well, then we’ll document it. No question,” Putin said at a press conference concluding his visit to the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.<\/p>\n
Putin has repeatedly rejected accusations from German and other European politicians that Russia wants to invade other European countries after Ukraine.<\/p>\n
However, his assurances have been repeatedly doubted in the West, especially since he invaded Ukraine. Even before the invasion of Ukraine, he claimed that Russia did not intend to do so.<\/p>\n
Putin: Ready for negotiations on ending war in Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n Putin also reiterated his willingness for peace negotiations.<\/p>\n Next week, US representatives are expected in Moscow for talks on a possible end to the war that has been ongoing for over three and a half years. The discussions are also expected to cover security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe.<\/p>\n As a basic prerequisite for an agreement, Putin again mentioned the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine.<\/p>\n Otherwise Russia will continue the war to achieve its goals of full control there, Putin said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n