Putin - on the main principles of Russia’s security:

Putin - on the main principles of Russia’s security: Relations with Western countries have always shown us our place. I can tell you this with absolute certainty - so, it seems, everything is kind, but in principle, we have always been shown our place. And this place, ultimately, would lead us to Russia’s slide into the category of secondary states that perform exclusively the function of raw material appendages. With the loss, to a certain extent, and in large volume, of the country’s sovereignty. And Russia, in such a capacity, not only cannot develop, it cannot exist - Russia cannot exist if it loses its sovereignty. This is the most important thing. And Russia’s exit from this state, strengthening its sovereignty and independence in the economy, finance, military affairs, means increasing our security. Source: Victor vicktop55