Putin’s key statements from the press conference following his trip to North Korea and Vietnam

Although these are key statements, I think this was a very important address and we will post the full conference plus comments once available. There were comments about Zelensky being thrown under the bus (likely to be replaced in professional language) and a number more. Russia is still considering whether to arm other foreign nations, as a potential response to the West’s Ukraine strategy.

🔹 Russia is thinking about possible changes in its nuclear doctrine – this is due to the work of the enemy to lower the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons. Russia’s strategic forces are in full combat readiness.

🔹 The agreement with North Korea provides for mutual assistance in case of military aggression. South Korea has nothing to fear in this regard if it does not plan to attack Pyongyang.

🔹 There is no novelty in the agreement with the DPRK, the parties have changed almost nothing compared to the agreement concluded in the 60s, which expired.

🔹 Sanctions against North Korea are inhumane and restrictions cannot be imposed for political reasons.

🔹 For Russia, a strategic defeat will mean the termination of its statehood, which means there is no need to be afraid, we must go to the end.

🔹 The West will pin all unpopular decisions on Zelensky and remove him in the first half of 2025.

🔹 If Ukraine links negotiations with Moscow with the withdrawal of Russian troops, then this will never happen.

🔹 Russia does not ask anyone for help in conducting its special operation.

🔹 The West’s reaction to peace initiatives was expected, but sensible politicians will think about the initiatives if they want to end the conflict.

🔹 The supply of weapons by South Korea to Ukraine will be a mistake, Russia may take responsive measures that are unlikely to please the leadership of South Korea.