Russian President, Vladimir Putin, today proposed a dialogue with the West on issues of security and strategic stability, although advocated the creation of a new world order after being sworn in for a fifth term at the head of the Kremlin.

“We do not refuse dialogue with Western countries. It depends on them,” he said after taking the oath with his right hand on a copy of the Russian Constitution during an official ceremony in the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Putin asked: “Do they intend to continue trying to stop Russia’s development? continue the policy of aggression and pressure that has not stopped for years on our country, or look for ways of cooperation and peace?”

“We have been and will be open to strengthen good relations with all countries, who see Russia as a reliable and honest partner. And this is actually the world majority,” he added.

He stressed that dialogue with the West on issues of security and strategic stability is “possible”, but warned that This should not happen “from a position of strength” but “without arrogance, arrogance or personal exclusivity, but only on equal terms, respecting the interests of everyone.”

At the same time, he emphasized that Russia continues to work “formation of a multipolar world” and a just and indivisible system of security.”

Putin emphasized the importance of Russia being “self-sufficient” and “competitive”, and that the socio-political system is “absolutely stable” in the face of any challenges and threats.

In addition to the fact that the safety of the Russian people is a priority for him, remembered the “heroes” of the military campaign in Ukrainea pending topic of his fifth term.

Putin, in power since 2000, On Monday, he ordered the Armed Forces to conduct maneuvers using tactical nuclear weapons in the Southern Military District, which includes Ukrainian territories annexed by Moscow, in response to “provocations” and “threats” from the West.

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In addition, Moscow on Monday summoned the ambassadors of France and Great Britain statements by its leaders about the possible deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine and Kyiv’s right to attack targets on Russian territory with Western weapons.

(EFE)