US intends to prolong the Ukraine conflict, accuses Russian President

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a conference held in Moscow, accused the United States of intending to prolong the conflict in Ukraine. Putin reiterated that Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine was in the security interest of Russia and its people.

It’s been more than five months since the Russia-Ukraine conflict started. Russia has gained control over more than 20% of the Ukrainian territory. A few days ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that Russia’s objectives in the Ukraine conflict could change. Hence, Russia may try to gain more control over Ukrainian territory. Russia has increased the intensity of the attacks.

Western countries are supplying massive military support to Ukraine to ensure a prolonged conflict against Russia. Russian officials have claimed that the United States and European countries will continue the conflict until the last Ukrainian survives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that the conflict will not end before Ukraine gains control over Crimea.

Against this background, the accusation levelled by Russian President Putin against the United States becomes important. The President and other leaders from Russia have repeatedly stated that the conflict is not against Ukraine but against NATO. The Russian President’s statement only endorses these statements. He has consistently pointed out that the United States and its partners are involved in the Ukraine conflict.