Russia's President Vladimir Putin's remarks on the military invasion of Ukraine have been inconsistent over the past month, including changing the name of the invasion.
February 21 "Trying to solve the Ukrainian government problem militarily"
On the 21st of last month before the invasion, President Putin claimed that "the Ukrainian government is trying to solve the eastern problem militarily" and made the area virtually controlled by pro-Russian factions in the two eastern states an independent state. He unilaterally approved it and showed his intention to send Russian troops under the pretext of "peacekeeping."
February 24 "I'm not going to hold it down by force"
On the 24th, when he embarked on a military invasion, Putin said in a television speech to the public, "to protect those who have been oppressed by the Ukrainian government for eight years," to protect the eastern population, which is closely related to Russia. Claimed to be a military operation.
However, he emphasized, "There is no plan to occupy Ukrainian territory. I do not intend to suppress it by force."
February 25 "Russia blames civilian sacrifice"
However, at a security conference held on the following day, President Putin said, "It was confirmed that nationalists and neo-Nazis are deploying multiple heavy weapons in major cities such as Kyiv and Kharkov. We are trying to blame Russia for the sacrifice, "he said, justifying the attack on urban areas beyond the eastern pro-Russian territory.
He even urged the Ukrainian army to take power over the Zelensky administration.
March 5 "Destroy all military infrastructure"
At a meeting with flight attendants of a major Russian airline on the 5th of this month, President Putin said, "It was a tough decision," and asked for understanding.
He insisted that "as long as the West is unconditionally supporting nationalists and radicals, weapons and ammunition and equipment will be endlessly supplied." It will destroy all military infrastructure. "He explained the reason for attacking military facilities in various parts of Ukraine.
March 16 "Ukraine's weapons of mass destruction Russia is targeted"
And on the 16th of this month, President Putin said that the Ukrainian government is trying to develop nuclear weapons, saying, "It is clear that Russia will be targeted if Ukraine obtains weapons of mass destruction with foreign technical assistance." Insist unilaterally.
"Biological weapons were created in Ukraine"
He further emphasized that "there is good reason to believe that biological weapons were made in Ukraine," and the United States and others have increased their vigilance, saying that Russian troops may use biological and chemical weapons based on false claims. I am.
Looking at the changes in President Putin's remarks over the past month, he was impatient that plans for a military invasion were not proceeding as expected, and as anti-war voices were raised in Russia, he understood the people. You can also see the thoughts you want to ask.