The New York Times reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a speech on Red Square on the occasion of the annexation of four regions to Russia, warned the West not to prepare to fight to the end.
According to newspaper The rhetoric of the Russian president on the conflict with Western countries has become tougher than before.
“Putin tried to show the West his determination that he does not succumb to sanctions and arms supplies to Ukraine and will continue to fight,” the newspaper added.
According to the authors of the article in the newspaper, the Russian leader has demonstrated to the whole world his desire to lead a global movement against American hegemony.
President Vladimir Putin spoke at a mass concert on Red Square in central Moscow after the signing of documents on the annexation of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions to Russia, calling it a historic event.
Source: RIA Novosti