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Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to the cancellation of the planned Russia–U.S. summit and the introduction of new American and European sanctions.
In his detailed remarks, Putin reveals that the summit proposal originally came from Washington but was later postponed, noting that dialogue is always better than confrontation.
He criticizes the use of sanctions as political pressure, stating that no self-respecting nation makes decisions under coercion.
Putin also explains the impact of sanctions on the global energy market, emphasizing Russia’s vital role in maintaining balance between producers and consumers.
He warns that attempts to disrupt this balance will raise oil prices worldwide, including in the United States.
Concluding his comments, Putin says Russia remains confident and stable — and cautions that any attack on Russian territory with Western long-range weapons would provoke a “very serious, if not stunning” response.
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