President of Russia Vladimir Putin warned that the Russians would “grind their teeth.”” to those who attack their country or cast an eye on its vast territory, in the context of a deep crisis in relations with the West, informs “AFP”.
During a government meeting, the Kremlin chief said that Russia’s enemies were trying to cut off its wings every time the country became strong.
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“Everyone wants to bite us somewhere or bite something off of us“Putin pointed out and warned:” But they, those who will do it, must know that we will knock out their teeth so that they cannot bite.”
Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia, the largest country in terms of territory, is “too big for some,” Putin said.
He did not explicitly name Russian opponents, but stressed the importance of continuing to develop the armed forces to defend the country.
The 68-year-old Russian head of state, who has been in power for more than two decades, is known for failing to speak at public hearings.
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In 1999, he promised to hit separatists even in the “toilet in the yard”, which heralded the adoption of harsher measures by the authorities against Chechen extremists.
Tensions between Moscow and the West are high over a number of issues, including the build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine, interference in US elections and other alleged hostilities.
But signs of a possible de-escalation have been growing recently, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkon emphasizing the dialogue during a face-to-face meeting in Reykjavik last night.
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The Kremlin welcomes “positive signals” in US-Russia relations
But “it won’t be easy”
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