Kremlin: We are monitoring the situation in Ukraine very closely

According to RCO News Agency, “Dmitry Peskov”, the spokesman of the Kremlin, in his conversation with reporters today (Tuesday), in response to the recent reports published in the American media about Washington’s permission to Kiev to attack the Russian territory with long-range missiles received from the United States, emphasized that the army Russia is monitoring the situation in Ukraine very closely.

The New York Times reported on Sunday, quoting sources in the US government, that US President Joe Biden has for the first time allowed Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to attack Russian territory.

The situation is under observation

Peskov told reporters: “The army and the relevant forces of our country have monitored the situation with utmost attention in response to the information and statements published in this regard.”

Following this press conference, Peskov stated: “Russia’s special military operations in Ukraine will continue until the set goals are achieved.”

In a press conference he held today, the spokesman of the Kremlin emphasized that the West has launched a war against Russia, and emphasized: “Russia’s special military operations continue in the midst of the battle launched by all Western countries.” “The entry of the West into the war in Ukraine cannot affect the outcome of our special military operations.”

Peskov added: “The updated basic document of Russia’s policy in the field of nuclear deterrence was published on time and relevant orders were also issued in advance. The signed document on the basis of Russia’s official policy on nuclear deterrence needs to be carefully analyzed in Russia and abroad. “This document brings Russia’s nuclear deterrence provisions into line with the current situation.”

The Kremlin spokesman said: “Russia has always taken a responsible position and measures to reduce the nuclear threat.”

Russia’s cooperation with India is based on trust

Peskov continued his statements today in a meeting on the topic of opportunities for cooperation between Russian and Indian media, referring to the military cooperation of his country with India, and said that this cooperation was a good sign that shows the trust-based relations between Moscow and New Delhi.

The Kremlin spokesman continued: “First of all, this cooperation is a good sign of the existence of a special feature in our bilateral relations. Because only countries with close bilateral relations can have such a deep military interaction. Of course, we are talking about very complex systems and great technologies. Every country is looking for the best systems along with cheaper prices. I am not an expert and this is not my area of ​​expertise. But without any doubt, I emphasize that our products are the best and also that our products are available at affordable prices.

Peskov noted: “Problems in the relations between Russia and India have arisen due to the pressure of the United States, but the two countries are ready to jointly find ways to overcome the illegitimate restrictions imposed by it.”

Dmitry Peskov also said: Russia values ​​its relations with China and India and never dictates to them what to do.
He added: “As a friend of New Delhi and a friend of Beijing, we are ready to help the normalization process between these two friends in any possible way.”

Peskov stressed: “America has put India under unprecedented pressure because of its relations with Russia, but Moscow is confident that New Delhi will manage to get rid of it.”

Peskov stated: “We know and understand very well that India is facing unprecedented and sometimes unforgivable pressure from the United States.” America is looking to dictate to Indian banks what to do and what not to do.

There is a cooperation agreement between us and North Korea

The Kremlin spokesman noted that Russia and North Korea are developing their cooperation in all possible fields.

Peskov stated in this meeting: “There is an agreement between North Korea and the Russian Federation on cooperation, partnership and other issues. The fourth article of this document mentions the possibility and necessity of each country’s assistance to the other if it is the target of foreign aggression. Therefore, we are ready to help our Korean friends defend their interests if they are violated, and they are equally ready for us. Therefore, this agreement is based on mutual benefits and assistance for the benefit of the people of the two countries.

“The mutual military assistance clause in the treaty between Russia and North Korea is a standard international practice,” Peskov noted.

He concluded: “The issue of the Korean army and the presence of its forces in our territory is a question that our army and our Ministry of Defense must answer. “We try not to talk about issues that are directly related to military action because that is not our area of ​​expertise.”

Nuclear weapons, a tool for deterrence

Following the signing of the Russian nuclear doctrine document by Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Moscow considers nuclear weapons as a deterrent tool.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree approving the principles of Russia’s official policy on nuclear deterrence.

Peskov called for an in-depth analysis of this document inside and outside of Russia and stated that any aggression against Russia will lead to inevitable retaliation. He stated: First of all, it was necessary to adapt our principles to the current situation, and secondly, Russia has always considered nuclear weapons as a deterrent tool, which is used in the event of severe coercion.

Peskov stated that the aggression of any non-nuclear country with the participation or support of a nuclear country against Russia would be considered as a joint attack on their part, adding: “The purpose of nuclear deterrence is to make sure that potential enemies of our country that our retaliation is inevitable. understand in case of aggression against Russia or its allies.

This high-ranking official of the Russian government added: In this document, among other things, the right of the Russian Federation to use nuclear weapons in the face of aggression with conventional weapons against the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus as a member of our Union government, if which causes a serious threat to their sovereignty or territorial integrity is reserved.

He emphasized that according to this new doctrine, a possible aggression by a non-nuclear country supported by a nuclear country against Russia or Belarus will be considered as a joint attack by them.

According to this spokesman, Russia has taken the necessary measures and a responsible position with the aim of reducing the nuclear threat and preventing the deterioration of international relations.

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