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Putin: 'The West is increasing military spending and preparing for war with us. We are ready'
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Putin: 'The West is increasing military spending and preparing for war with us. We are ready'

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Western countries are openly preparing for war with Russia and increasing their military budgets. He made these remarks during a meeting with military academy graduates, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Putin emphasized that Russia is ready for a swift and measured response to such threats. Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, he claimed that the Russian military is pressing opponents on all fronts, including the 'practical capture' of Konstantinovka in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. He praised the bravery of Russian officers and soldiers in the 'special military operation,' stating they are liberating historical territories and protecting the nation. Putin criticized Ukraine's attack on Starobelsk, linking it to Kyiv's statements about willingness to negotiate. He argued that Ukraine is targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia to destabilize society and questioned the sincerity of calls for personal meetings between leaders. Putin dismissed open letters like those from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as creating conflict potential rather than offering peace terms. He warned that the global situation,

Ruski predsjednik Vladimir Putin iznio je šokantne tvrdnje na sastanku s diplomcima vojnih sveučilišta, tvrdeći da zapadne zemlje otvoreno govore o pripremama za rat s Rusijom i povećavaju svoje vojne proračune. Prema ruskoj državnoj novinskoj agenciji TASS, Putin je poručio da je Moskva spremna da brzo i adekvatno odgovori na takve prijetnje. Ovo izjava izazvala je široku pažnju, jer se u njoj nalazi duboko prepoznatljivi ton koji se često koristi u ruskom publicistici – iznenađujuće, ali i opasno, kao da se nešto događa, a nešto se priprema.

Putin je naglasio da su zapadne zemlje, uključujući članove NATO-a i Europske unije, koristile lažne tvrdnje o navodnoj ruskoj prijetnji kako bi opravdali svoju agresivnu politiku i povećanje vojnih izdvajanja. Prema njegovim riječima, "Zapad prvo stvara prijetnju našoj zemlji, a zatim je optužuje za sve kako bi opravdavao vlastite postupke." Ova logika, koja se često pojavljuje u ruskoj diplomatiji, sugerira da su zapadne zemlje u potpunosti zainteresirane za povećanje svojih vojnih sposobnosti, a ne za izgradnju dugoročnog mira. To je, po Putinovom mišljenju, nešto što se dešava i u prošlosti – kao što su Nijemci iz 1941. godine izjavili da napadaju Sovjetski Savez kao odgovor na sovjetsku agresiju.

Pored toga, Putin je iznio detaljne informacije o situaciji na bojištu u Ukrajini, tvrdeći da ruska vojska napreduje na svim frontovima i da trenutno "praktično zauzima" Grad Konstantinovka u samoproglašenoj Donjeckoj Narodnoj Republici. Iako se to ne može potvrditi izvan ruske perspektive, ovaj izraz sugeriše da se Rusija smatra kao dominantna sila na tom prostoru. Putin je također povezao ukrajinski napad na grad Starobelsk s izjavama Kijeva o spremnosti za pregovore, što je bio još jedan primjer njegove kritike prema ukrajinskoj strani. "Poslao je taj papir. Oni stalno govore o tome: 'Želimo osobni sastanak'. I što onda? Tri dana kasnije napadnut je Starobelsk. Što to znači? Kakvi su to preduvjeti za osobne sastanke i pregovore?" – upitao je Putin, što pokazuje da smatra da su ukrajinski lideri nezadovoljni s trenutnim okvirima za diplomatske pristupe.

U vezi s tim, Putin je iznio tvrdnju da Ukrajina namerno cilja civilnu infrastrukturu u Rusiji, što, prema njegovim riječima, ima za cilj destabiliziranje društva u Rusiji. "Dakle, ti dronovi, ti napadi na civilnu infrastrukturu u Rusiji. Zbog čega? Pa, kako bi se uzdrmalo društvo. Naravno, uz tako masovan utjecaj, kada cijeli Zapad radi za njih, ti dronovi dolaze u ogromnom broju, stvarajući neku vrstu nesigurnosti u djelovanju ruskih oružanih snaga," objasnio je. Ovo izjave pokazuju da se Putin smatra da su napadi na civilnu infrastrukturu u Rusiji ne samo fizički, već i psihološki izazivali, što je doprinelo povećanju nesigurnosti u zemlji.

Osim toga, Putin je naglasio da je međunarodna situacija daleko od stabilne, ukazujući na nastavak oružanih sukoba na Bliskom istoku i rast konfliktnog potencijala u nizu regija širom svijeta, uključujući i Euroaziju. Ovo je, po njegovom mišljenju, rezultat nekontroliranog rasta agresivnih akcija zapadnih zemalja, koje su, prema njegovim riječima, "koriste lažne tvrdnje o navodnoj ruskoj prijetnji kako bi opravdali svoju agresivnu politiku i postupke protiv Rusije."

U vezi s vojnim sposobnostima, Putin je iznio detaljne informacije o modernizaciji ruske vojske. Prema njegovim riječima, od početka "specijalne vojne operacije" znatno su poboljšane brojne vrste naoružanja. "Više od hiljadu vrsta naoružanja i vojne opreme testirano je u borbenim uslovima tokom 2025. godine," rekao je. Ovo uključuje napredne bespilotne letjelice s poboljšanim sistemima navođenja, lutajuću municiju i robotske sisteme različite namjene. Putin je također naglasio da se Rusija dosljedno zalaže za jednaku i nedjeljivu sigurnost svih država u svijetu, što je, prema njegovim riječima, moguće postići samo stvaranjem multipolarnog sustava međunarodnih odnosa.

U završnoj časti svog govoru, Putin je definirao ključne zadatke za domaće pravosudne organe i specijalne službe. Od njih je zatražio odlučnu borbu protiv terorizma, korupcije i kriminala radi očuvanja ustavnog i društvenog poretka te zaštite građanskih prava. Istaknuo je da Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova i obavještajne agencije moraju nastaviti pružati izravnu podršku vojnim jedincima na terenu, s posebnim naglaskom na jačanje sigurnosti i uspostavu kontrole u ukrajinskim regijama koje je Rusija u međuvremenu anektirala i proglasila svojim teritorijem. Ovo pokazuje da se Putin ne samo da bavi vanjskom politikom, već i unutrašnjim pitanjima, što je važno za održavanje unutarnje stabilnosti u Rusiji.

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Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentRight10 days ago
Putin: 'The West is increasing military spending and preparing for war with us. We are ready'

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Western countries are openly preparing for war with Russia and increasing their military budgets. He made these remarks during a meeting with military academy graduates, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Putin emphasized that Russia is ready for a swift and measured response to such threats. Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, he claimed that the Russian military is pressing opponents on all fronts, including the 'practical capture' of Konstantinovka in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. He praised the bravery of Russian officers and soldiers in the 'special military operation,' stating they are liberating historical territories and protecting the nation. Putin criticized Ukraine's attack on Starobelsk, linking it to Kyiv's statements about willingness to negotiate. He argued that Ukraine is targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia to destabilize society and questioned the sincerity of calls for personal meetings between leaders. Putin dismissed open letters like those from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as creating conflict potential rather than offering peace terms. He warned that the global situation,

Bias read (Right): The article presents Putin's statements in a manner that frames Western actions as aggressive and Russia's responses as defensive and justified. The language used emphasizes Russian readiness and strength while portraying Western military buildup as provocative and unjustified. There is no balanced,

Blic logoBlicIndependentRight10 days ago
PUTIN made the shocking claim: "They are raising money for weapons, we are ready!"

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western leaders of using Russia's alleged threat as an excuse for their aggressive policies and increased military spending during a speech to military university graduates. He claimed that Western countries are openly preparing for war with Russia and have raised defense budgets. Putin stated that Moscow is ready to quickly and adequately respond to these external and internal threats. He criticized the West for creating a pretext against Russia and then blaming Russia for all issues. Putin emphasized that international relations remain unstable, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rising tensions in Eurasia. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, he asserted that Russian forces are advancing on all fronts and currently taking control of the city of Konstantinivka in the Donetsk region. He expressed doubts about the sincerity of Ukraine's willingness to negotiate peace, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's open letter offering a meeting, followed by a Ukrainian attack on Starobelsk three days later. Putin claimed that Ukraine deliberately targets civilian infrastructure within Russia with mass drone attacks to create an

Bias read (Right): The article presents Putin's claims without counterbalancing perspectives, emphasizing his accusations against Western nations while portraying Russia's actions as defensive. The framing suggests a narrative where Russia is the victim of Western aggression, which aligns with a right-leaning bias.

Oslobođenje logoOslobođenjeIndependentRight10 days ago
Putin: Russia stands for equal and indivisible security of all countries in the world

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed military university students, stating that Western countries openly prepare for war with Russia while increasing their defense budgets. He emphasized that Russia is ready to respond swiftly and proportionally to such threats and highlighted the Russian military's role in the 'special military operation,' including the 'practical capture' of Konstantinovka in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). Putin accused Ukraine of attacking civilian infrastructure in Russia to destabilize society and noted the impact of drone attacks on Russian military operations. He criticized NATO and the European Union for using perceived Russian threats to justify increased military spending and aggressive policies against Russia. Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to equal and indivisible security for all nations and mentioned ongoing modernization efforts of Russia's nuclear triad and armed forces.

Bias read (Right): The article presents Putin's statements in a manner that frames Russia's actions as defensive and justified, emphasizing the threat posed by Western countries and portraying Russia as acting in self-defense. The language used supports Russia's position and criticizes Western intentions, aligning the

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentRight10 days ago
Putin: "They are preparing for war with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a meeting with military academy graduates that Western countries openly prepare for war with Russia and have increased their defense budgets. According to state news agency TASS, Putin warned that Moscow is ready to quickly and adequately respond to external and internal threats. He accused Western leaders of using claims of Russian aggression to justify aggressive policies and increased spending on offensive weapons, arguing that the West first creates a threat to Russia and then blames Russia for all issues. Putin highlighted ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rising tensions in Eurasia, reiterating Russia’s demand for a multipolar international system ensuring equal security for all nations. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, he claimed Russian forces are advancing on all fronts and taking control of areas like Konstanținivka in Donetsk. He expressed skepticism about Ukraine’s sincerity in peace talks, citing Zelenskyy’s open letter offering a meeting followed by an attack on Starobelsk. Putin alleged that Ukraine deliberately targets civilian infrastructure in Russia to destabilize Russian society but insisted Russia willach

Bias read (Right): The article presents Putin's speech with strong nationalist and militaristic rhetoric, emphasizing Russia's readiness for conflict and accusing the West of provocation. The framing aligns with pro-Russia narratives, portraying Western actions as aggressive and Russia as a victim seeking self-defense

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