Putin Now Believes Russia Is Fighting For 'Its Right To Independence'

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Last Friday, more than 130 people were killed in the Russian capital in a mass shooting.On Tuesday, at a meeting of the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office Board, the Russian president also said “we cannot relax in anything” against its supposed enemies.“Unfortunately, our ill-wishers, competitors and adversaries have compelled us to defend these interests by armed force, to fight against those whom they have armed and trained to fight Russia on the territory of a neighbouring state.

“Under the current conditions, everything we are doing in all areas of our life must be devoted to Russia’s success in this respect.”for more than two years, in an effort to seize the neighbouring nation’s land – and jeopardise Ukraine’s own independence.Putin also held a sham presidential election earlier this month, claiming 87% of the vote and securing his fifth term in office.

He declared it as a democratic victory, overlooking how Moscow has gradually eliminated anyone who opposes his rule over the years. The only other three candidates the Russian public could vote for had all spoken publicly in support of the current president.at the time also showed voters were being watched by armed troops when they cast their votes, casting doubt on how much independence Russians have under his authoritarian regime.HuffPost UK Daily Brief

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