President of Russia Vladimir Putin is once again trying to justify the aggression against Ukraine. He called the war a «righteous battle» for the right of the people to speak their native language. Such statements are made against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities.
Putin's statement
Vladimir Putin has once again voiced the justification for a full-scale war against Ukraine. He called it «a righteous battle for a peaceful, free, safe life for our children and grandchildren on our land».
The Russian president also stated that the fight is for the «sacred, historical right of our people to speak their native language». Putin uses these arguments to legitimise his military aggression.
The Kremlin's manipulations
This is not the first time that the Russian authorities have justified the attack on Ukraine by using the language issue. The Kremlin systematically uses the theme of «protecting Russian speakers» to justify its actions.
Similar statements have been made repeatedly since the start of the full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian authorities and the international community reject such arguments as groundless.
Context.
Since 2022, Russia has been conducting a full-scale war against Ukraine. Moscow cites «protection of the Russian-speaking population» and «historical rights» as the main reasons for aggression.
Ukraine is defending its sovereignty and right to self-determination. The international community condemns Russia's actions and supports Ukraine.
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