“We also know that the West is working out scenarios for inciting new conflicts in the CIS space,” Putin said.

He also called the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and on the borders of some other CIS countries the results of the collapse of the USSR.

Putin also said that the situation on the borders of the CIS requires increased attention.

In addition, he noted that the Commonwealth countries should act clearly and harmoniously, and constantly strengthen mutual support.

The Russian leader also said that the West is ready to turn any country into the epicenter of the crisis in order to achieve its goals.