“We have been and will continue to be open to strengthening good relations with all countries that view Russia as a reliable and honest partner. Indeed, those countries constitute the global majority. We are not rejecting dialogue with Western states. The choice is theirs: whether they intend to continue trying to contain Russia’s development, continue the policy of aggression, the relentless pressure they have been exerting on our country for years, or seek a path to cooperation and peace. To reiterate, we are open to talks, including on security and strategic stability, but not to negotiations from a position of strength. We are open to a conversation without arrogance, conceit or exceptionalism – a dialogue on an equal footing and with respect for each other’s interests.”
“Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centers, we will continue to build a multipolar world and an equal and indivisible security system.” President Putin, Inauguration Address, Tuesday 7th May 2024
“According to the wargame scenario, the coalition’s actions against Russia are being practiced using all the instruments including hybrid and conventional weapons. We have to admit that NATO is seriously preparing for a potential conflict with us.” Maria Zakharova, Russia’s Foreign Ministry
“Russia’s decision to conduct tactical nuclear weapons drills is a forced response to the shameless and aggressive policies of the Collective West which creates security threats for Russia and its citizens.” Ambassador Anatoly Antonov, Washington D.C. 7th May 2024
“We will give 3 billion pounds every year for long as is necessary. The British government has no problem with Ukrainian forces using UK weapons to strike at targets inside Russian territory.” David Cameron, British Foreign Secretary, 4th May 2024