Statements about Ukraine’s preparations for “full-scale combat operations” contribute to the whipping up anti-Russian hysteria. So the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on the words of the commander of the Ukrainian Navy’s readiness to “invasion of Russia”. Russian parliamentarians in turn, believe that the commander of the Ukrainian Navy, such a statement is pushing the country into armed conflict with Moscow.
The statements of the commander of the naval forces of Ukraine on the preparation to full-scale warfare with Russia contribute to the whipping up anti-Russian hysteria. This was stated press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov.
“It is absolute nonsense, it is an artificial whipping up anti-Russian hysteria, which in no way contributes to resolving the situation in the South-East”, — said Peskov.
Earlier on 5 July, the commander of the Ukrainian Navy rear Admiral Alex Neiipp in interview to the edition “Duma” has declared that Ukraine “preparing for full-scale military confrontation.” While the rear Admiral said that he could not reveal details, but noted that “the range of the missile complex “Neptun” allows it to be used with the mainland Ukraine on the approaches to Sevastopol”.
the “Absolutely fantastic statement”
Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Vladimir dzhabarov believes that the commander of the Ukrainian Navy, such a statement is pushing the country into armed conflict with Russia.
“why are they invading? Want to “liberate” Crimea from Russia, I think that he was captured? And they asked the inhabitants of the Peninsula? In my opinion, the attitude of Crimeans confirmed the final vote on the amendments in the Constitution, where more than 90% of Crimeans supported these amendments. This speaks to the fact that they normally feel in their home, which is called the Russian Federation and do not need someone’s “release”,” — said RT Vladimir Jabbarov.
According to the politician, the commander “has to answer for his words”, because that’s the way it is “embarrassing their President and their country before the world community”.
Senator from Crimea Olga Cowicide, kommentiruya statements of the commander of the Ukrainian Navy, said the failure of the Ukrainian Navy, which, she said, equipped with obsolete ships.
“Mosquito bites commander of the mosquito fleet in Ukraine no one is scared of Russia, — said Cowicide. Russia, the strongest power in the world, afraid of no one, and no reason. We are a peaceful and strong country. We are a powerful Maritime power, and we should be friends”.
In an interview with RT political analyst Ivan Mizuho said Russia never declared its plans to “attack” on the Ukrainian government to resume the work of the North Crimean channel.
“This is an absolutely fantastic statement — said the expert. — Actually, this is just another empty talk from the Ukrainian military”.
He also noted that the Ukrainian Navy do not represent “any serious organization.” According to the analyst, Ukraine is pouring enough money into the Navy, and, possibly, the Ukrainian military are trying to draw attention to the underfunding of the armed forces of the Central authorities.
Earlier the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky said that he instructed the commander of the Ukrainian Navy fully equip a fleet of missile weapons. According to him, this will be a major “deterrent”.
The Ukrainian leader has called “extremely important” tests of the missile complex “Neptune”. According to him, the adoption of complex weapons will make the country “an even stronger player in the Black and Azov seas”.
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Crimea joined the Russian Federation following the March 2014 referendum in which the vast majority of the region’s residents supported the decision.
At the same time the authorities of Ukraine, the US and EU continue to consider the Peninsula “occupied” territory. Moscow for its part said that the voting took place in accordance with international law, and the Crimean issue is long closed.
When this Ukrainian officials have repeatedly stated about the intention to “return” to the Peninsula. So, at the end of June during a working visit to Kherson region, reported the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
“We all return: and return the Crimea, and people. We believe in it”, – he said.
At the same time, Ukraine’s foreign Ministry expressed dissatisfaction held including in Crimea, voting on amendments to the Constitution of Russia. The Ukrainian Ministry has urged international partners to strengthen anti-Russian sanctions.
In Kiev threatened to appeal to international partners to condemn the organization of voting on the Peninsula, “including by strengthening sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation”.
