Amidst the chaos and destruction of Russia's recent aerial onslaught on Ukrainian soil, the world stands witness to an alarming escalation in the ongoing conflict. The thunderous roar of missiles and drones has shattered the relative calm, leaving a trail of devastation and despair in its wake. Ukrainian cities have borne the brunt of this unprecedented attack, with casualties mounting and infrastructure crumbling under the relentless assault.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a press conference, emphasizing Russia's attempts to foster harmonious relations with Ukraine and blaming the West for the strained ties. He highlighted the 2014 coup in Ukraine as the pivotal moment of discord and referred to the conflict as a tragic internal strife. Putin expressed confusion about how to mend relations amid the West's selective amnesia and criticized their approach. He also commented on the perceived loss of sovereignty in many Western nations.