Putin needs Russian troops near Ukraine for negotiations with the West

Lithuanian President Ginatas Nauseda called the reason for the accumulation of Russian troops near Ukraine. According to him, Russian President Vladimir Putin needs them for a better position in negotiations with the West.

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The Lithuanian President said that Russia, which has concentrated its forces near Ukraine, seeks to keep both military pressure and diplomatic dialogue open.

“I see a concentration of power and both options are open. This is probably the reason or reason for Vladimir Putin to get a better, stronger negotiating position to maintain a dialogue with the West,” he said.

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