Putin accused Western officials of aggressive statements against Russia
Photo: Dmitry Azarov / Kommersant
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the sanctions imposed by Western countries against Moscow illegitimate. It is reported by TASS.
He also accused Western officials of making aggressive statements against Russia.
Earlier, the West imposed tough sanctions against Russia in connection with the Russian military operation in the Donbass. A number of Russian banks fell under the restrictions, they will also be disconnected from SWIFT. It is also planned to freeze the assets of the Bank of Russia. Restrictions were also introduced against dozens of Russian companies, in particular enterprises of the military-industrial complex. The updated sanctions lists included high-ranking Russian officials, as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to conduct a special operation in the Donbass. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the introduction of martial law in Ukraine and the severance of diplomatic relations with the Russian side.
