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5 Jun, 2024 17:50Nobody in US has Ukraine’s interests at heart – Putin
Washington is only fighting for its own global leadership, the Russian president has said
The US only cares about its own grandeur and is involved in the Ukraine crisis in order to fulfil its global ambitions, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of global media agencies ahead of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Wednesday.
Washington has provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Kiev since the beginning of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
When asked about a potential shift in US policy towards Russia, Putin said that it is largely dependent on Washington itself and its perception of reality. America is currently obsessed with globalist ambitions that are “destroying the US from within,” the president said.
US involvement in the Ukraine conflict is just one manifestation of that globalist policy, he told journalists.
“Nobody in the US cares about Ukraine's interests,” Putin said. Americans are “not fighting for Ukraine or the Ukrainian people, they are fighting for their own grandeur and global leadership.”
According to Putin, the current administration is not so much interested in helping Kiev prevail in the ongoing standoff but is rather “determined to prevent any Russian success precisely because they believe it would damage US leadership [positions].”
Those globalist ambitions are harmful to America itself, Putin maintained, naming “high inflation and a huge debt” among the biggest challenges the US is currently facing. A future administration could reverse this destructive trend by focusing on “strengthening the US from within, strengthening its economy and finances, and building up normal relations with the world,” he said, adding that such policies could then bring some “real change” in relations between Moscow and Washington as well.
When asked about a potential shift in US policy towards Russia, Putin said that it is largely dependent on Washington itself and its perception of reality. America is currently obsessed with globalist ambitions that are “destroying the US from within,” the president said.
US involvement in the Ukraine conflict is just one manifestation of that globalist policy, he told journalists.
“Nobody in the US cares about Ukraine's interests,” Putin said. Americans are “not fighting for Ukraine or the Ukrainian people, they are fighting for their own grandeur and global leadership.”
According to Putin, the current administration is not so much interested in helping Kiev prevail in the ongoing standoff but is rather “determined to prevent any Russian success precisely because they believe it would damage US leadership [positions].”
Those globalist ambitions are harmful to America itself, Putin maintained, naming “high inflation and a huge debt” among the biggest challenges the US is currently facing. A future administration could reverse this destructive trend by focusing on “strengthening the US from within, strengthening its economy and finances, and building up normal relations with the world,” he said, adding that such policies could then bring some “real change” in relations between Moscow and Washington as well.
The president’s words came just a day after the Kremlin called the US an “enemy” for the first time. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov referred to Washington as such while speaking to journalists on Tuesday.
“We are now an enemy country for them – much like they are for us,” Peskov said at that time, describing the two nations’ attitudes toward each other. The Kremlin has previously referred to the US as an “unfriendly state” or “opponent.”
Peskov was commenting on Washington’s decision not to allow former US marine, UN weapons inspector and RT contributor Scott Ritter to travel to St. Petersburg to take part in several SPIEF panel discussions.
- Earlier, the US also let Kiev use American-supplied weapons against targets inside Russia, beyond what the US considers Ukrainian territory.
- Moscow has repeatedly warned that such actions, alongside continued weapons shipments to Kiev, only lead to further escalation and increase the risk of an all-out war between Russia and NATO, which can easily spiral into World War III.
ALSO SEE THIS: POLAND DELIVERS ONE
As of recent reports, the S-200 system has been retired from active service in Poland.
According to information published by the Polish Defense magazine Defence24, on June 5, 2024, Poland delivered an S-200 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine, a NATO code-named SA-5 Gammon. Poland received S-200 systems from the Soviet Union during the Cold War to bolster its air defense capabilities as part of the Warsaw Pact.
The country now relies on modern air defense systems, such as the Patriot missile system, which offers enhanced capabilities and interoperability with NATO forces.
In recent developments, the Ukrainian armed forces have ingeniously adapted the Soviet-era S-200 missile system to bolster their capabilities in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
In recent developments, the Ukrainian armed forces have ingeniously adapted the Soviet-era S-200 missile system to bolster their capabilities in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Originally designed as a long-range surface-to-air missile system, the S-200 has been modified by Ukraine for a ground-attack role. This involves adjustments to its guidance systems, enabling the missiles to strike land-based targets effectively.
This innovative use of the S-200 not only highlights Ukraine's commitment to defending its territory but also showcases their ability to counter the advances of Russian forces through strategic adaptation.
The S-200 (NATO designation: SA-5 Gammon) is a Soviet-made, long-range, high-altitude surface-to-air missile system. It was specifically designed to counter high-speed and high-altitude threats, such as bombers and reconnaissance aircraft.
The S-200 (NATO designation: SA-5 Gammon) is a Soviet-made, long-range, high-altitude surface-to-air missile system. It was specifically designed to counter high-speed and high-altitude threats, such as bombers and reconnaissance aircraft.
- The system's primary combat capabilities include engaging aerial targets at distances of up to 300 kilometers (186 miles) and altitudes ranging from 300 meters to 40,000 meters (984 feet to 131,234 feet). It utilizes a combination of semi-active radar homing and radio-command guidance, which allows for accurate tracking and interception of fast-moving aerial targets.
- The system is typically deployed in fixed sites, comprising multiple launchers and associated radar and command units. The S-200's engagement range and high-altitude capability make it suitable for targeting strategic assets such as high-altitude bombers, surveillance aircraft, and other high-value aerial targets,
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