▪️“Is it not reckless to push European countries to send their long-range weapons, to attack deep into Russia thousands of kilometres away with weapons manufactured in Europe, using information obtained from Europe, and instructors from Europe? Is that not also reckless?”;

▪️“Let us judge for ourselves, let us not close our eyes [to this]. And what should we expect if our long-range weapons are used to strike deep into the rear of another country? Will it calmly watch this or will it respond? This is an important question”;

▪️“Europe can exist without Russia, but it is hardly likely to be able to exist for long in confrontation with Russia.”