Putin Denies Aggression, Says Russia Only Responding to Western-Backed Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia did not initiate the conflict and has committed no aggression, framing Moscow's actions as a response to Ukraine's Western-backed hostilities.
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia did not start any conflict and has not carried out acts of aggression. According to the statement, Moscow is merely responding to actions by Ukraine, which he claimed launched hostilities with backing from the West.
The remarks reiterate the Kremlin's long-standing narrative that the war is a defensive measure rather than an invasion. The statement offers no new details on troop movements or diplomatic initiatives.
Source: First Squawk