Peskov: After the collapse of the USSR and before Putin's rise
Peskov: After the collapse of the USSR and before Putin's rise, 'it was unclear whether Russia would stand or fall.' According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, 'in the West' it was allegedly desired that only a 'Moscow Principality' remain from Russia.
Consensus
- Dmitry Peskov spoke at the 'Territory of Meaning' forum about the period after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- Peskov stated that there was uncertainty about whether Russia would survive after the USSR's dissolution.
- Peskov claimed that some Western figures wanted Russia to fragment into small states such as the Moscow Principality or the principality of Yekaterinburg.
- Peskov expressed admiration for Vladimir Putin, saying he deeply understands all topics and can competently debate specialists.
- Peskov mentioned that a generation has grown up under Putin who have witnessed the country's development over time.
Points of divergence
- Putin stated that Russia has never isolated itself from anyone, and will not do so in the future. — vesti
- Putin mentioned preparations by NATO for war against Russia and said Russia is ready to respond adequately to any threats. — kommersant
- Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, warned Western countries about catastrophic consequences in case of direct military confrontation with Russia. — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Putin: Russia has never shielded itself from anyone — Вести
- Peskov: It was unclear to Putin whether Russia would stand or fall — Дождь
- Peskov: The West wanted Russia to turn into the Moscow Principality — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov: After the collapse of the USSR and before Putin's rise, it was unclear whether Russia would survive — Дождь (Telegram)
- "It was unclear whether the Russian Federation would survive": Peskov comments on the period following the collapse of the USSR — Вести
Key entities
- Russia
- Vladimir Putin
- USSR
- Dmitry Peskov
- West
- Moscow Principality
- Moscow
- Soviet Union
- Sverdlovsk
- Kremlin
- Yekaterinburg
- Sovfed
- Valentyna Matvienko
- Ambassador
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