Russian President Vladimir Putin met with German Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who visited Moscow, and criticized the United States and others for not responding to Russia's security demands, but said, "We are ready to continue this collaboration." He stated that he would continue negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a joint press conference after meeting with German Prime Minister Scholz who visited Moscow on the 15th, "The answer received from the United States and others to Russia's proposal on security is a basic request of Russia. "The United States and others have not responded to Russia's request not to further expand the NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization."
On the other hand, "The answers from the United States and others include what we have previously proposed. It's about security issues in Europe and specific weapons such as medium- and short-range missiles. Ready to continue this collaboration. There is, "he said, showing his willingness to continue negotiations with the United States and other countries.
President Putin also said, "Ukraine is said to be not ready to join NATO now, but if it is ready, will it be accepted? That is why we have to solve this problem now. "No," he said, expressing his desire to hurry negotiations to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO.
Meanwhile, after it was announced that some Russian troops around Ukraine would be withdrawn, Putin explained that the troops would move according to plans according to the situation at the scene.