Lithuania’s foreign minister to Putin’s statement: Russia being beaten by Ukrainians, not NATO

21.02.2023 20:20

Ukrinform

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, commented on the latest statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who once again accused the West of the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine.

As reported by Ukrinform, the minister posted his comment on Twitter.

"NATO is not at war with Russia. NATO hasn't even started a special military operation against Russia. Russia is being beaten by Ukrainians, not by NATO," Landsbergis wrote.

He added that “this is getting embarrassing for some people, and it shows.”

As Ukrinform reported earlier, on Tuesday, February 21, Putin delivered an address to the Federal Assembly on the eve of the anniversary of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine. He once again blamed the West for causing the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine, and promised to continue the military campaign..

He also stated that in the case longer-range weapon systems are supplied to Ukraine, Russia will be pushing the threat “farther away” from Russian borders.

In addition, he said Russia is suspending participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).