“Recognition questions” DNR “and” LPR “are closely related to global security problems in the world, and in particular in Europe. The question of recognition” LDNR “directly depends on the guarantees of Russia on the allot of NATO troops from Eastern Europe. If Ukraine is adopted In NATO, the threats for Russia will grow multiple times. ” This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at an extraordinary meeting of the Security Council.
He noted that US President Joe Biden assured him that Ukraine is not going to take in NATO tomorrow, moreover, a moratorium is possible.
“they believe that Ukraine is not ready today,” Putin said.
Russian president also said that a possible moratorium on the admission of Ukraine in NATO is not a concession, but simply the implementation of the Western plans about the preparation of Kiev to the upcoming joining the Alliance.