He drew attention to the fact that some in the West considered Russia “a second-rate country that simply has no right to exist at all.” In addition, Putin pointed out, Western human rights organizations were created not to work for human rights, but to influence Russia’s policies.

“On our part, there can be only one answer: systematic struggle for our national interests. We will continue to act this way. May everybody stop thinking it can be otherwise. Yes, we will be doing this using various ways and means. First of all, of course, we will focus on peaceful means. But, if there is nothing else left, we will defend ourselves with all resources at our disposal,” he stressed.

“It is a natural deterrent, not a provocative element to widen the conflict, but a deterrent. I hope everyone understands that,” Putin stressed.

Putin stressed his country not only has nuclear weapons, but it has “the more advanced and more modern ones” than any other nation, and that is an obvious fact, Putin said.

According to the Russian leader, Moscow is aware of the danger of the possible use of nuclear weapons.

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