"The so-called West played a dirty game, a bloody game, without considering the interests of other countries".
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this, adding: “Russia's proposals to build collective security have been denied, thrown away. We can not ignore it, those who sow wind reap storm ".
But the leader of Moscow went further: “The West is one step away from the extermination of those who do not like it . Even in the Cold War, when the two systems were opposed, neither side thought of canceling the culture, the art of the adversary, the humanitarian sphere had to be treated with respect to preserve the basis of healthy relationships for the future " , He attacked.
"The Nazis have burned the books and in the West they have now banned Dostoevski and Tchaikovski", he later said, still addressing the US and the EU, referring to the sanctions.
As for Ukraine , other accusations come from the Kremlin : “Kiev rejects negotiations with Russia on the orders of the United States . Moscow would be ready to engage in negotiations on the basis of its interests but Ukraine is reluctant to do the same ”.
THE ROMEO CASE - The theme of the negotiations also touches Italian politics, after the declarations - on the occasion of the vote of confidence in the Senate in the Meloni government - by the Lega leader Massimiliano Romeo.
"Italy is part of NATO and the Atlantic position has never been questioned. But try to set up a speech of peace negotiations as well. Of course, peace is not achieved with a conference, but since the US itself is realizing that it is a path that can be followed ... It is hard to hear that the Ukrainians will decide. Of course, their will must be respected, but better to say that the international community decides in the interest of Ukraine ".
Words to which the spokesman of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oleg Nikolenko replied: “The statement of the Italian senator Romeo reflects his personal opinion. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clearly articulated Italy's position: the need to continue supporting Ukraine against the backdrop of Russian aggression and the indisputable right of Ukrainians to determine their own future. In almost all countries there will be politicians who will try to please Putin ".
(Unioneonline / lf)
