Putin Blames 'Western Elites' For Spreading Russophobia, Hatred In Victory Day Speech
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, at Moscow's annual Victory Day speech, targeted the collective West and said the “real war is being waged against our Motherland.”
In his 10-minute speech on Tuesday, the Russian leader expressed his desire for a peaceful future, while he accused "Western elites" of spreading "hatred and Russophobia" and claimed that Ukrainians were being held “hostages to a state coup” and the ambitions of the West.”
“Today, civilization is again at a decisive turning point. A real war has been unleashed against our homeland. We have repulsed international terrorism, we will protect the inhabitants of Donbas, we will ensure our security,” Putin said, according to the Kremlin.
In his 10-minute speech on Tuesday, the Russian leader expressed his desire for a peaceful future, while he accused "Western elites" of spreading "hatred and Russophobia" and claimed that Ukrainians were being held “hostages to a state coup” and the ambitions of the West.”
“Today, civilization is again at a decisive turning point. A real war has been unleashed against our homeland. We have repulsed international terrorism, we will protect the inhabitants of Donbas, we will ensure our security,” Putin said, according to the Kremlin.