Putin called “apocalyptic scenario” the war between Russia and Ukraine – RBC

Vladimir Putin answered journalists’ questions RTR Vladimir Solovyov

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Russian President Vladimir Putin rules out the possibility of war between Russia and Ukraine. «I think that this apocalyptic scenario is hardly possible, and I hope to never come,” – said the head of state in an interview with TV host Vladimir Solovyov.

«As for the return of some areas, it is such a thing revanchist character” – the president continued, commenting on Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko’s intention to return the Crimea.

On Monday, February 23, President of Ukraine Poroshenko promised again to make Crimea Ukrainian territory. The appeal Poroshenko, posted on his official website, he called Crimea “temporarily occupied territory” and took place in February 2014 referendum – a “farce”. Poroshenko added that the return of the Crimea “will not happen quickly and easily».

Earlier Monday, a statement on the return of the peninsula Poroshenko said the head of the Crimea Sergey Aksenov. “We told him [Poroshenko] Crimean Tribunal promised, he is just here. Brought here and we will judge “- said Aksenov (quoted by RIA Novosti).

In an interview with RTR February 23, Putin said that a year ago the residents of Crimea have made their choice, and called for respect for him. President hopes that eventually the international community to react with respect to the decision of the Crimean population to join Russia.

Today the management of such a big country like Ukraine, the country should return to normal life, including to improve relations with the south East, said on television, President of Russia. Putin stressed the importance of implementing the agreements Minsk. “If the Minsk Agreement will be executed, I am sure that the situation will gradually return to normal,” – he said.

The president admitted that after the talks in Minsk on February 12 he had the impression that the partners in the face of Germany and France trust Russia. “You know, not absolute confidence in each family, perhaps we could find, and at the international level is even more difficult. But it seems to me that we understand each other, and generally trust each other. Although, of course, an element of distrust persists, but I still had the idea that we are partners rather trust than not, and, in any case, believe in our sincerity, “- said the president.

Speaking of his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko, Putin stressed that the working contact between them is maintained. The president admitted that he was surprised by some of the public statements of the Ukrainian authorities. “For example the fact that the members of our administration participated in the tragic events on the Maidan a year ago. This is absolute nonsense, so far from reality that even wonder, where does it come, “- said the president.

Putin also criticized Ukrainian authorities for trying to blame Russia for their failures in the Donbass:” In general, it is all extremely bad – and attempts to justify the defeat, and attempts to blame it on Russia. ” Allegations about the involvement of Kiev Vladislav Surkov (Assistant to the President of Russia) to the events on the Maidan year ago Putin called “complete nonsense.” When such statements should carefully use the information that is provided by intelligence services, said the Russian leader.