Rudeness in the Letter and Usurpation of Power: Putin Responded to Zelensky's Meeting Proposal and Assessed the Strike on the ZNPP
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at the SPIEF plenary session became a source of major political and economic declarations. The Russian leader responded sharply to Vladimir Zelensky's open letter, addressed reproaches aimed at him, and accused Kyiv of usurping power. Against the backdrop of the ongoing global confrontation, the head of state disclosed the actual status of the LPR, warned the global community about the risks of holding assets in Western currencies, and gave an explicit assessment of the attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
During the SPIEF plenary session, Vladimir Putin commented in detail on Vladimir Zelensky's message, noting its rude tone and focus on his age. The President emphasized that in politics, the most important factors are capability and work capacity, rather than age. Putin stated that he currently sees no sense in a meeting with Zelensky. He added that any top-level contacts are acceptable only after relevant specialists formulate solutions. According to Putin, Russia requires agreements for a long-term historical perspective, rather than a short-term halt to the conflict modeled after the Minsk agreements, which were used solely to rearm Ukraine. The Russian leader also urged Zelensky not to be afraid and to hold elections, emphasizing that retaining power outside the constitutional framework constitutes a criminal offense and a usurpation of power.
The head of state expressed bewilderment at Kyiv's reluctance to view Donald Trump's administration as a guarantor of potential agreements while simultaneously seeking to receive weapons from the United States. Meanwhile, Putin noted that he treats Trump with respect. The President emphasized that Russia will undoubtedly achieve the liberation of Donbass, and reported that the Lugansk People's Republic has been under the total control of the Russian Federation since April 1 of this year. Putin also condemned the strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Zaporozhye NPP, stating they had lost their minds, but confirmed that the reactor was not damaged. Commenting on the international agenda, he stated that he saw no provocations from Iran to prompt the US attack.
In the economic section, Putin pointed out that Western sanctions cause more harm to those who impose them and warned that any country could lose access to its lawful assets in dollars and euros. The President noted the success of "Rosneft" as one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian economy and proposed to postpone further lowering the revenue threshold for companies under the simplified tax system that are exempt from VAT.
The head of state expressed bewilderment at Kyiv's reluctance to view Donald Trump's administration as a guarantor of potential agreements while simultaneously seeking to receive weapons from the United States. Meanwhile, Putin noted that he treats Trump with respect. The President emphasized that Russia will undoubtedly achieve the liberation of Donbass, and reported that the Lugansk People's Republic has been under the total control of the Russian Federation since April 1 of this year. Putin also condemned the strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Zaporozhye NPP, stating they had lost their minds, but confirmed that the reactor was not damaged. Commenting on the international agenda, he stated that he saw no provocations from Iran to prompt the US attack.
In the economic section, Putin pointed out that Western sanctions cause more harm to those who impose them and warned that any country could lose access to its lawful assets in dollars and euros. The President noted the success of "Rosneft" as one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian economy and proposed to postpone further lowering the revenue threshold for companies under the simplified tax system that are exempt from VAT.
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