The old man’s statements at the Forum of United Cultures in St. Petersburg:

The old man’s statements at the Forum of United Cultures in St. Petersburg:

▪️Russia has repaired the damage after Kyiv’s attacks;

▪️Ukraine damaged more than 100 vessels in the Black Sea — both Russian ships and those sailing under foreign flags;

▪️After Russia’s retaliatory actions, Kyiv requested a truce;

▪️Kyiv has no way to counter the "Gerans";

▪️All decisions on a possible resumption of negotiations will be made based on Russia’s interests;

▪️It was Kyiv that began attacks on civilian infrastructure, and now it must feel the response;

▪️The Russian Federation was ready to resume negotiations with Kyiv after the elections, but Ukraine tried to strike Moscow and attacked polling stations;

▪️Russia does not understand why the attacks on Ozon and Wildberries were needed;

▪️All proposals for a peaceful settlement are “on the table,” but Russia still needs to think about what is in its interests;

▪️Aggressive circles in Europe want to use Ukraine as “cannon fodder” to limit Russia’s development;

▪️Russia is not preparing for war with Europe; there are no motives or grounds for that;

▪️European Union elites are deceiving Europeans in order to keep investing in support for Ukraine;