Putin Responds to MI5's 'Nonsense' Claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected British intelligence assertions that Russia aims to create chaos in the UK and EU. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized British intelligence claims regarding Moscow's purported intentions to incite chaos in the UK and EU as outright “nonsense.”
This response comes after Ken McCallum, head of the British intelligence agency MI5, recently asserted that Russia is engaged in a campaign to foster “sustained mayhem on British and European streets.” During a news conference on Thursday following the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, a BBC journalist prompted Putin to respond to these allegations.
“This is utter nonsense,” Putin stated. “What is happening on the streets of some European cities is the result of those countries’ internal policies.”
Putin further highlighted the current economic struggles facing Europe, noting that “The European economy is teetering on the brink of recession, and the leading economies of the eurozone are actually in recession,” and he insisted that these financial issues do not stem from Moscow.
According to him, these challenges evoke a reaction as living standards continue to decline.
He attributed the situation to the West's choice to forgo Russian energy resources, stating, “Western countries, European countries, have given up on our energy resources.” He pointed out that while one pipeline, Nord Stream 2, remains operational, Germany's decision to keep it inactive is a “political” choice. He also mentioned that the US has altered the economic landscape for Germany, facilitating the transition of a significant sector of its economy to American soil.
Moreover, Putin criticized the misapplication of “green” policies in several nations, including efforts to phase out nuclear energy and hydrocarbon fuels. He remarked, “Many in Europe and elsewhere, including the US, have abused and continue to abuse the environmental agenda and global warming discussions.”
Later in the day, during talks with Milorad Dodik, the leader of Republika Srpska, Putin suggested that these accusations are an example of self-projection and reflect the West's attempts to shift blame for its own failures.
“We do not have such tools… This is all to push their own agenda and evade responsibility for the fundamental mistakes the West has made in its dealings with other countries, all in pursuit of domination at any cost,” he stated.
He concluded with a message of non-confrontation: “We are not fighting with anyone; we don’t want any confrontation. We are simply going our own way, creating new mechanisms of cooperation based on equality and mutual respect,” emphasizing the role of the BRICS group, which currently incorporates over 45% of the world's population and has eclipsed the US-led G7 bloc in global GDP share.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
This response comes after Ken McCallum, head of the British intelligence agency MI5, recently asserted that Russia is engaged in a campaign to foster “sustained mayhem on British and European streets.” During a news conference on Thursday following the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, a BBC journalist prompted Putin to respond to these allegations.
“This is utter nonsense,” Putin stated. “What is happening on the streets of some European cities is the result of those countries’ internal policies.”
Putin further highlighted the current economic struggles facing Europe, noting that “The European economy is teetering on the brink of recession, and the leading economies of the eurozone are actually in recession,” and he insisted that these financial issues do not stem from Moscow.
According to him, these challenges evoke a reaction as living standards continue to decline.
He attributed the situation to the West's choice to forgo Russian energy resources, stating, “Western countries, European countries, have given up on our energy resources.” He pointed out that while one pipeline, Nord Stream 2, remains operational, Germany's decision to keep it inactive is a “political” choice. He also mentioned that the US has altered the economic landscape for Germany, facilitating the transition of a significant sector of its economy to American soil.
Moreover, Putin criticized the misapplication of “green” policies in several nations, including efforts to phase out nuclear energy and hydrocarbon fuels. He remarked, “Many in Europe and elsewhere, including the US, have abused and continue to abuse the environmental agenda and global warming discussions.”
Later in the day, during talks with Milorad Dodik, the leader of Republika Srpska, Putin suggested that these accusations are an example of self-projection and reflect the West's attempts to shift blame for its own failures.
“We do not have such tools… This is all to push their own agenda and evade responsibility for the fundamental mistakes the West has made in its dealings with other countries, all in pursuit of domination at any cost,” he stated.
He concluded with a message of non-confrontation: “We are not fighting with anyone; we don’t want any confrontation. We are simply going our own way, creating new mechanisms of cooperation based on equality and mutual respect,” emphasizing the role of the BRICS group, which currently incorporates over 45% of the world's population and has eclipsed the US-led G7 bloc in global GDP share.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
