Vladimir Putin says Kiev trying to extort US, EU cash by playing the victim
Putin: Kiev trying to extort US, EU cash by playing the victim – YouTube
The Kiev government provoked the latest escalation of violence in east Ukraine as it needs money from its Western partners, which is easier to achieve when a nation pretends to be a victim and facing aggression, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.
“The Ukrainian leadership today needs money, and the best way to extort money is [to do that] from the European Union, from certain countries in Europe, from the United States and international institutions, presenting itself as a victim of aggression,” Putin said.
The Russian leader made the comments during a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.
Putin also noted that after supporting a particular candidate in the US presidential elections – apparently hinting at Hillary Clinton – the Ukrainian government is now seeking to establish closer ties with the new administration under Donald Trump.
“The Ukrainian opposition has been more active amid clear [government] failures in the economic area and social policy,” Putin said. He noted that the ruling elite in Kiev is now seeking to silence the opposition and “mobilize” people around the government, which is easier to achieve “against the background of a renewal of some conflict.”
Source: http://blogdogcicle.blogspot.com/2017/02/vladimir-putin-says-kiev-trying-to.html
