Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Monday of fueling the war in Ukraine by providing Kyiv with heavy weapons, saying it showed they wanted to destroy Russia..
Putin’s comments came after the United States and Germany last week pledged to send battle tanks to Ukraine, boosting Kyiv’s hopes of breaking through Russian defensive lines and recapturing occupied territory..
The Russian leader said the West’s ultimate goal was to break up Russia, a vast country that spans 11 time zones and is rich in natural resources..
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