Tensions around Ukraine have risen in recent weeks as the United States and
Britain have repeatedly accused Russia of plotting an "invasion" and wanting
to install a puppet government in Kiev.
Russia's Ambassador to the European Union (EU) Vladimir Chizhov stated on
Tuesday (15/2/2022) that his country will not take any action against
Ukraine unless Kiev provokes a response.
"If Ukraine carries out an attack on Russia, don't be surprised we respond,"
he told The Guardian.
He also stressed, "Moscow will not allow the blatant murder of Russian
citizens anywhere, including in the Donbass."
Tensions in Ukraine are still at an impasse and there is no common ground
between the warring parties.
The West is still increasing provocations about the alleged Russian invasion
of Ukraine. Armaments from both sides have been piled up on both sides of
the border between the two countries.
Russia has completed a number of large-scale military exercises across the
country, with more exercises expected to conclude soon. Russian Defense
Minister Sergey Shoigu said this to President Vladimir Putin on Monday
(14/2/2022).
According to Shoigu, the Army and Navy exercises, which have been held
across Russia, have checked the readiness of almost every military district
of the country.
"Large-scale exercises are taking place in the Western Military District, in
almost all fleets, in the Barents Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea and Pacific
Fleet," Shoigu said.
He added, “Troops from almost every military district, including the Eastern
Military District, Central Military District, and Northern Fleet, take part
in it.”