President Putin said that Russia would defend its
sovereignty and integrity, while ensuring security of its allies.
MOSCOW, November 26 (Sputnik) — Russia will resist
any attempts to draw it in geopolitical games or conflicts,
but will do everything to ensure its sovereignty and integrity,
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
"We are not threatening anyone and we have no
intentions to get involved into geopolitical games, intrigue let
alone conflicts, no matter who tries to draw us into them and how hard
they try," Putin said at a meeting with top military brass
in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi.
"At the same time, we must safeguard Russia's
sovereignty and integrity, while ensuring security of our allies,"
Putin stressed.
Geopolitical tensions have escalated considerably
in the last few months amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Russia has been repeatedly accused of meddling in Ukrainian
affairs by Western countries, the claims that Russia denies.
In October, Vladimir Putin stated that the global
security system was seriously weakened and the world was going through a
very difficult period. The president also accused the United States
of taking steps that aggravate the imbalance of power
following the Cold War.
Source:
Sputnik News 26-11-2014
