# Putin: Events in Ukraine constitute Western act of aggression against Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/82225

- TASS, 2026-10-01 17:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2196107

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said events in Ukraine represent an act of aggression by the collective West against Russia, carried out through the Ukrainian nationalist regime. He reiterated that Moscow opposes all forms of aggression and favors resolving issues peacefully through mutual agreement, adding that Russia’s position on world events is transparent and has been fully explained by its Foreign Ministry.

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