Russia's Foreign Ministry says public should prepare for prolonged war
Russia's Foreign Ministry has stated that society must prepare for a long continuation of the war against Ukraine, saying it cannot be ended in the near future. At the same time, the ministry denied Russia bears responsibility for starting the war.
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Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement saying the country must be ready for the war against Ukraine to continue for a long time, as ending the aggressive war in the near future is not seen as possible. The statement used the term "eternal war" to describe the potential length of the ongoing conflict.
Denial of responsibility
Along with the call to prepare for a prolonged conflict, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed that Russia is not to blame for starting the war. This continues a pattern of rhetoric in which Russian officials shift responsibility for the conflict away from Russia.
The statement suggests that Russian state institutions are preparing the public for an extended state of war rather than a swift resolution of the conflict.
