Putin: We're fighting for the very existence of our nation

‘We are fighting for our people who live on those territories… It’s not just a geopolitical situation, it’s an existential situation,’ Russian Preside
nt Vladimir Putin said of the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Aviation Plant employees in Ulan-Ude. Putin went on to say that Russia was prepared to defend its interests and people in the region. He also said that he hoped for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.