Ouagadougou: Russia is capable of retaliating against any hostile action, according to President Vladimir Putin. Russian institutions are ready to defend the country and capable, with the support of society, of responding firmly to any hostile action, said Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Kremlin with deputies of the 8th legislature of the State Duma (lower house of Parliament), whose mandate is coming to an end.
According to Burkina Information Agency, President Putin emphasized that Russia's political system and institutions are founded on principles of sovereignty, in full compliance with the Constitution. This foundation enables the country, alongside its society, to deliver a decisive response to any threat. Addressing the current geopolitical tensions, Putin accused Russia's adversaries of resorting to terrorist methods after failing to defeat the nation on the battlefield.
"Unable to defeat Russia on the battlefield, [its enemies] are now resorting to openly terrorist methods of fighting against our people. But no one has ever succeeded in breaking the Russian people and no one ever will," Vladimir Putin stated. He expressed confidence that Russia, along with its authorities, people, and society, will achieve the objectives set within the framework of the special military operation and ensure victory.
Furthermore, President Putin highlighted the ongoing pressure from Western countries, particularly after the 2014 "Russian Spring," which intensified following 2022. He accused the West of accelerating its sanctions against Russia, describing it as a "Russophobic machine" breaking global records with its actions.
"We have long faced illegal restrictions, attempts at dissuasion, and pressure. This was the case after the Russian Spring of 2014, but also before that. Since 2022, the West has launched its Russophobic machine at full speed and is breaking all world records," he stated. Putin argued that these sanctions primarily harm their authors and initiators, as well as the people of certain European countries.