Putin Blames U.S. And NATO For Ukraine Crisis

The Russian president said he sees “the forceful containment of Russia as a direct and immediate threat.” He also referred to the situation in the Donbass region as “genocide.”

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[WorldlyBudget]

NATO should retreat from areas surrounding Russian’s borders and stop meddling in Ukraine

[seekeroftruth]

If only we had said Ukraine wouldn't join Nato.. maybe, just maybe that could've helped greatly

[roake]

Pretty sure negotiations are off the table. Putin isn't playing around.

[Smasher-Devourer]

"Its America's fault I want to invade Ukraine" -Vladamir Puddin

[Mose]

That is the most bosslike walk ever made by a president...😄😄 We sympathize with Ukraine, but we need to understand what the west is planning to do next after Ukraine... Putin is seeing centuries to come.

[andershaggstrom]

This is like having an abusive, addict in your family. What ever happens its allways our fault.

[vladatkachenko]

I am Ukrainian and what Putin sad makes sense. Listen to the whole speech.

[VegasRT]

Serial killer blames victims for being dead.

[AmericanAntiCorruptionAct]

"War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength." - George Orwell

[KelsonBurnsSenior]

So, surrounding a neighboring country with troops, tanks, battleships, etc has nothing to do with it? He's been called and now he's back peddling.

[chadcase]

Putin speak the truth the world get tired of the United States and nobody afraid of them

[lavery]

There's ZERO negotiation when you're surrounding Ukraine with your military forces. Who do you think we are? Everyone's not under your rule and can speak freely, THANK GOD!

[OM-eloy]

This is like if someone robs you and they blame your neighbor for getting you robbed. You're the one that robbed me!

[staniclol]

Imagine if Russia started sending troops to the United States southern border. The US would probably react the same way Russia is. The big instigator here is the US.

[timbly]

Never takes any responsibility for his own actions or decisions and screwing up massively.

[Paul_]

Sad to say he is correct. The US/Nato back in the 80s and 90s said they will not expand Eastwards. But wasn't documented or signed, fast forward years later. No wonder Russia is upset, US and Nato said they won't expand but have been through the years.

[CaliforniaMexico-]

Ask the Russian people why he's still in power for 20 years now?

[imnayeon]

He's telling the truth Americans only to blame.

[theluschmasterinc]

I love how so many people are missing the point

[BambiOnIce]

He’s not going to negotiate. Never. It’s going to be his way, or no way - period.